Compared with a statin alone, the addition of Praluent cost $308 000 per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained. But the addition of ezetimibe cost $81 000 per QALY compared with a statin alone.

Without medicine, it was 310 mg/dL. When I was put on Praluent by injection once a month, my cholesterol went down to 182 mg/dL. Although I don’t have many side effects, it is very expensive.

Additionally, Praluent was associated with a 15% lower risk of death from any cause, which occurred in 334 (3.5%) of patients in the Praluent group and 392 (4.1%) of patients in the placebo group.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN) has received approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its Praluent (alirocumab) injection to treat children with genetic form of high ...