[ANMCO Expert opinion: Bempedoic acid place in therapy for hypercholesterolemia management]

Growing evidence supporting the central role of hypercholesterolemia in atherosclerotic disease pathogenesis and progression has led to the development of new therapeutic approaches. Bempedoic acid has recently been approved for marketing following several studies that demonstrated its efficacy and safety. This drug represents a new therapeutic option that, like statins, acts on the enzymatic cascade that is involved in cholesterol synthesis. However, its hepatic selectivity of action reduces the risk of muscle adverse effects. This ANMCO document highlights clinical settings in which bempedoic acid represents a particularly useful therapeutic option. Furthermore, the document discusses the possibilities of use based on both international recommendations and current national regulations. Finally, we report practical guidance on hypercholesterolemia management in light of the available therapeutic armamentarium.