Novartis Gets Expansion For Earlier Use Of Leqvio

Leqvio was approved by the US FDA for a broad label for high cholesterol in patients with an increased risk of heart disease, expanding beyond the initial approval for patients with ASCVD.

Novartis gained a new indication for Leqvio • Source: Shutterstock

Novartis AG has a commercial expansion opportunity in hand for its cholesterol-lowering injection Leqvio (inclisiran) with the US Food and Drug Administration approval of a broader label in patients with earlier stages of cardiovascular disease.

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