Bempedoic Acid: First Approval
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Abstract
Bempedoic acid is a non-statin antihyperlipidaemic drug being developed by Esperion Therapeutics for the treatment of
hypercholesterolaemia. Based on positive findings in the phase III CLEAR clinical trial programme, bempedoic acid has
been approved in the USA and in the EU as monotherapy (NEXLETOL® in the USA, Nilemdo® in the EU) and as a fixed dose combination with ezetimibe (NEXLIZET® in the USA, Nustendi® in the EU). This article summarizes the milestones
in the development of bempedoic acid leading to these frst approvals.
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