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MRK FDA decision: Jul 16, 2026

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Lipfendra (enlicitide decanoate) approved, the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor to lower LDL-C in adults with hypercholesterolemia, including heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) (Jul 16 2026).

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Key facts

FDA decision date2026-07-16
OutcomeApproved
Drug / candidateLipfendra (enlicitide decanoate, MK-0616)
ClassOral PCSK9 inhibitor (macrocyclic peptide): first-in-class
IndicationHypercholesterolemia incl. HeFH: LDL-C lowering, adjunct to diet/exercise
CompanyMerck & Co. (Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC)
PivotalCORALreef Lipids (NCT05952856)
Market-cap tierLarge
Cohort decision-day move (history)1.0% median (n=834)

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Primary source: FDA, "FDA Approves First Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor" (Jul 17 2026). Company release: Merck.

Questions

Was Lipfendra (enlicitide decanoate, MK-0616) approved by the FDA?

Yes. The FDA approved the application for Lipfendra (enlicitide decanoate, MK-0616) on July 16, 2026. The primary source is linked on this page.

Which company is behind Lipfendra (enlicitide decanoate, MK-0616)?

Lipfendra (enlicitide decanoate, MK-0616) is a Merck & Co. (Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC) (MRK) program. The FDA decision came on July 16, 2026; the company's own announcement is linked on this page.