📧 Communication

This article discusses the new cholesterol drug, Praluent, from Regeneron and Sanofi, focusing on its high price, which is 46% higher than analyst forecasts. It details the FDA's approval for a broader patient group than expected, the potential for wide prescription by doctors despite the label, and the expected resistance from insurance companies who will likely restrict its use. The article also includes commentary from executives at Regeneron and Sanofi, as well as analysts and cardiologists, on the drug's market potential and place alongside existing treatments like statins.