Deaths In Esperion's Long-Term Bempedoic Acid Trial Spur Fears Of Commercial Delay
Executive Summary
On top of concerns about safety, which could present regulatory hurdles, bempedoic acid is likely to face a tougher competitive environment after the decline in PCSK9 inhibitor pricing.
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