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Merck Reports Phase 3 Results for Tafolecimab in Hypercholesterolemia

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Editorial Team · October 15, 2025

Merck announces Phase 3 trial results showing tafolecimab, a PCSK9 inhibitor, significantly reduces LDL cholesterol in patients with hypercholesterolemia.

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Merck today announced Phase 3 trial results for tafolecimab, a fully human anti-PCSK9 monoclonal antibody, in patients with hypercholesterolemia. The trials demonstrated significant reductions in LDL cholesterol of approximately 60% compared to placebo when added to statin therapy.

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