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Jun 24, 2026
A phase 3 trial shows that the oral drug enlicitide reduces LDL cholesterol by 60% compared to placebo, according to results published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Sponsored by Merck & Co., the trial involved 2,909 participants with atherosclerosis or at risk. If approved, enlicitide could help lower heart attack and stroke risk.
May 12, 2026
Trump secured agreements with 16 pharmaceutical companies tied to TrumpRx.gov, including most-favoured-nation pricing and direct-to-patient discounts. Several companies disclosed price cuts for obesity, diabetes, insulin and other medicines.
Mar 17, 2026
Merck will present late-breaking clinical data from its cardio-pulmonary pipeline at ACC.26, including positive Phase 3 results for enlicitide, an investigational oral PCSK9 inhibitor, and Phase 2 data for WINREVAIR in heart failure patients.
Mar 05, 2026
Enlicitide decanoate demonstrated efficacy in reducing LDL cholesterol levels compared to placebo in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease history or risk, according to phase 3 CORALreef Lipids trial data.
Feb 20, 2026
Barclays initiated coverage on Merck with an overweight rating and $140 price target, citing expected product launches including enlicitide and pivotal trial readouts for tulisokibart in 2026.
Feb 16, 2026
A phase three clinical trial shows enlicitide, an oral monoclonal antibody, reduced LDL cholesterol by 60% compared to placebo in 2,909 patients with or at risk of atherosclerosis over 24 weeks.
