FDA OKs Lipfendra, a Groundbreaking New Pill to Lower Cholesterol

Lipfendra, a new once-daily pill for high cholesterol, can be taken instead of or alongside a statin. Iryna Veklich · Moment / Getty Images The FDA has approved Lipfendra, a new drug for adults with high LDL cholesterol.
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