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Novartis Reports the P-III (Lp(a)HORIZON) Trial Data on Pelacarsen in Patients with Elevated Lp(a) and Established CV Disease

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  • Novartis has reported the topline P-III (Lp(a)HORIZON) trial data assessing pelacarsen vs PBO on the incidence of 4-point major adverse CV events (MACE) in 8,323 pts with elevated Lp(a) & established CVD
  • Pelacarsen did not meet its 1EP of reducing major CV events, despite lowering Lp(a) levels in pts receiving guideline-directed lipid-lowering & antihypertensive therapies; data to be presented at an upcoming conference
  • Pelacarsen is an ASO designed to inhibit Lp(a) production, with Novartis holding global development, manufacturing & commercialization rights through its collaboration with Ionis Pharmaceuticals

Ref: Globenewswire | Image: Novartis | Press Release

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