Esperion’s Bempedoic Acid Receives Level 1a Recommendation in Updated ESC/EAS Guidelines for Management of Dyslipidaemias

Core Insights - Bempedoic acid has received strong endorsement from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) guidelines as the only non-statin recommended for lowering LDL-C and reducing cardiovascular risk [1][4] - The guidelines emphasize an early and aggressive approach to combination lipid-lowering therapy, which aligns with the company's strategy to develop oral triple combination therapies in the U.S. [1][5] Company Developments - Esperion's President and CEO highlighted the significance of the guideline recognition for both European and U.S. markets, indicating that it will inform upcoming U.S. cholesterol treatment guidelines [2] - The company is strategically positioned to lead in the development of the first oral lipid-lowering triple combination pill in the U.S., which aims to provide unprecedented LDL-C lowering and improved patient adherence [5][16] Product Information - NEXLIZET and NEXLETOL are indicated for patients unable to take statin therapy, with bempedoic acid recommended for achieving LDL-C goals [6][7] - The guidelines recommend the addition of bempedoic acid to maximally tolerated doses of statins for high-risk patients to achieve LDL-C goals [6] Clinical Evidence - The clinical benefits of bempedoic acid are supported by the nearly 14,000 patient CLEAR Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial, which validates its role in cardiovascular risk reduction [16]