Esperion Posts Positive Phase III Bempedoic Acid Results, But Future Fixed-Dose Data Are Key
Executive Summary
Esperion reported positive results from the third of five Phase III studies expected to read out this year, but data for a bempedoic acid/ezetimibe fixed-dose combo expected in August may be the key to the drug's commercial future.
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