Ezetimibe

Also known as Zetia and Ezetrol.

Latest news on ezetimibe

31 August 2026
Amgen: Repatha reduces all‑cause mortality in high‑risk primary prevention (VESALIUS‑CV)

Pre‑specified VESALIUS‑CV analysis shows evolocumab plus background therapy lowers deaths and major CV events in high‑risk adults without prior MI/stroke.

7 June 2026
Amgen: Repatha (evolocumab) cuts first major CV events 29% in high‑risk diabetes subgroup

VESALIUS‑CV subgroup shows evolocumab lowers first major cardiovascular events and LDL‑C; real‑world GLP‑1 persistence is low, curbing potential benefits.

28 March 2026
Amgen: Repatha cuts first major cardiovascular events 31% in high‑risk patients without significant atherosclerosis

VESALIUS‑CV subgroup (3,655 high‑risk diabetics without known atherosclerosis) showed a 31% reduction in first major CV events vs placebo; median LDL‑C 44 mg/dL over ~4.8 years.