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Esperion Announces Commercial Availability of the NEXLETOL™ (bempedoic acid) Tablet and Pledges a Conscientious Launch During Unprecedented Moment in Healthcare
– First Oral, Once-Daily, Non-Statin LDL-Cholesterol Lowering Medicine in the U.S. in Nearly 20 Years for Indicated Patients Awaiting a New Option –– Esperion
About this update from Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"– First Oral, Once-Daily, Non-Statin LDL-Cholesterol Lowering Medicine in the U.S. in Nearly 20 Years for Indicated Patients Awaiting a New Option –– Esperion Aims to Set New Industry Standard by Pricing NEXLETOL for Patient Affordability and Access –– Company Repurposes Healthcare Provider Education and Support Material Encouraging Remote Education and Virtual Visits with our Lipid Experts During This Extraordinary Time –\n ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ: ESPR) announced today that NEXLETOL™ (bempedoic acid) tablet, an oral, once-daily, non-statin LDL-Cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering medicine is now available in U.S. pharmacies. Esperion is committed to respecting the valuable time of healthcare providers in the current environment while also remaining steadfast to the patients awaiting new options to manage their bad cholesterol. NEXLETOL is indicated as an adjunct to diet and maximally tolerated statin therapy for the treatment of adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) or established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) who require additional lowering of LDL-C. The effect of NEXLETOL on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has not been determined. “We are dedicated to providing patient access and affordability for the millions of patients continuing to struggle with their bad cholesterol especially during this unique time,” said Mark Glickman, chief commercial officer of Esperion. “There were no new oral non-statin options for LDL-C lowering in nearly 20 years, and we know NEXLETOL is an anticipated solution for the appropriate patients that have not been able to reach their LDL-C goals and could benefit from NEXLETOL immediately.” Elevated LDL-C contributes to a buildup of fat in the arteries and is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and one of the most expensive chronic conditions. Despite standard of care treatments, including statin therapy, it is estimated nearly 15 million ASCVD or HeFH patients on maximally tolerated statins in the U.S. cannot achieve guideline recommended LDL-C levels. Esperion is committed to providing oral, once-daily non-statin LDL-C lowering treatment options that are affordable and accessible. NEXLETOL is available at a list price of around $10 per day to payers. Eligib...