A clearly defined, sensible mechanism of action is helping to make up for a gaping hole in the PCSK9 inhibitors’ otherwise stellar resume – that is, a proven benefit for reduction in cardiovascular events in well-designed, long-term outcomes trials.
FDA approval of Amgen Inc.’s Repatha (evolocumab) and Sanofi/Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s Praluent (alirocumab) is expected later this...