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Merck gets US FDA nod for first-in-its-class oral cholesterol drugThe U.S. FDA has approved Merck's new cholesterol-lowering pill, Lipfendra. This oral medication works by blocking the PCSK9 protein, which...17 Jul, 2026, 12.20 AM IST- Death rate in ICE immigrant detention centers more than doubles under Trump, Reuters analysis findsFifty individuals have died in U.S. immigration detention since January 2025, a rate that has more than doubled since 2009. Concerns are ri...17 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- Gene therapy for cholesterol: Initial test results cheerA new gene editing medicine, VERVE-102, offers hope for millions with heart conditions. Eli Lilly's drug showed significant reductions in b...27 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- US drugs site TrumpRx to list 600 generics as Donald Trump targets lower pricesPresident Donald Trump is expanding access to affordable medicines. The government website TrumpRx.gov will now list over 600 generic drugs...19 May, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
- Over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol-lowering drug recalled: Safety concerns with Atorvastatin calcium tabletsA major recall is underway for over 140,000 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets. This popular cholesterol medication, the generic form ...24 Oct, 2025, 09.16 PM IST
- Novartis offers payment plan for high-cost heart medicineNovartis introduces a financing scheme with Pine Labs for its cholesterol-lowering drug, Sybrava (inclisiran), in India, aiming to broaden ...27 May, 2025, 10.38 AM IST
- Gene-based drugs show promise in lowering cholesterol levels, reveals new studiesThe studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine highlight the potential of gene-based drugs in lowering cholesterol levels in ...31 May, 2024, 08.06 PM IST
- Cholesterol-lowering pill sparks scare in Japan after 2 deaths, over 100 hospitalisationsAccording to a report by news agency Kyodo, there have been two fatalities and over 100 hospitalizations suspected to be linked to the cons...27 Mar, 2024, 11.59 AM IST
- When do you need a cholesterol test? Foods that can improve your numbers. Monitoring and managing cholesterol is crucial for heart health. Understanding when to test and interpret results can be overwhelming. Ex...12 Feb, 2024, 06.37 PM IST
- Sun Pharma to launch first-in-class oral lipid-lowering drug in IndiaThe Mumbai-based drug major said one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries plans to launch a first-in-class oral drug, Bempedoic Acid, in India ...18 May, 2022, 04.41 PM IST
- Cholesterol lowering drugs may help prevent heart attackResearchers found that people using statins were less likely to have a thickened heart muscle.27 May, 2017, 01.40 PM IST
- US Food and Drug Administration approves drug to cut cholesterolMorgan Liscinsky, an FDA spokeswoman, said high levels of LDL cholesterol were a known risk factor for heart disease.05 May, 2013, 01.06 PM IST
- Lupin's cholesterol-lowering drug Perindopril recalled in US; stock upThe US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has recalled all lots of Lupin Pharma’s cholesterol-lowering drug perindopril for “not meeting ...20 Apr, 2011, 10.00 AM IST
- Lupin’s cholesterol-lowering drug Perindopril recalled in USUS Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has recalled all lots of Lupin Pharma’s cholesterol-lowering drug perindopril for “not meeting spec...20 Apr, 2011, 06.23 AM IST
- Ranbaxy wins 180-day exclusivity for simvastatinThe US Court of Appeals has upheld the 180-day exclusivity of Ranbaxy’s cholesterol-lowering drug simvastatin, reports Our Bureau. It has a...16 Nov, 2006, 12.16 AM IST
- UK court rejects Ranbaxy's appeal against drug patentIn a setback to country's biggest drug maker Ranbaxy Laboratories, the UK Court of Appeal has upheld an earlier ruling by the UK High Court...28 Jun, 2006, 08.20 PM IST
- Cholesterol drugmakers brace for competitionThe makers of cholesterol drugs are promoting their products ahead of a major change that is expected to trigger more competition in the ma...21 Jun, 2006, 12.40 AM IST
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