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Cardiovascular risk reduction in a patient with elevated triglycerides

Initial criteria

  • Patient has established cardiovascular disease OR (Patient has diabetes AND patient has at least two additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease)
  • Fasting baseline triglyceride level ≥ 150 mg/dL prior to initiation of therapy
  • Patient is receiving statin therapy OR cannot tolerate statin therapy

Approval duration

1 year