Praluent (Alirocumab): First PCSK9 Inhibitor Approved by the FDA for Hypercholesterolemia

Lisa A Raedler. Am Health Drug Benefits. 2016 Mar.

. 2016 Mar;9(Spec Feature):123-6.

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