Efficacy and Safety of Enlicitide in Hypercholesterolemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Background

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of global mortality, with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduction being the cornerstone of prevention. Despite effective therapies, many high-risk patients do not achieve recommended LDL-C targets. Enlicitide (MK-0616), an oral proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor, offers a potential alternative to injectable PCSK9-directed therapies.