Ionis, AstraZeneca To Use Real-World Data To Accelerate RNA-Targeting Cholesterol Drug
Phase I Shows Promise, But ION449 Must Catch Up With Inclisiran
Executive Summary
Early data presented at the American Heart Association showed strong PCSK9 and LDL cholesterol lowering for ION449; AstraZeneca plans rapid development under an RWE-based FDA pilot program.
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