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vytorin
Small molecule
Evidence outlook · lead readout
NCT00202878 · Hypercholesterolemia, Myocardial Infarction
The completed lead evidence has the design features that historically survive confirmatory trials: randomized, controlled, and adequately powered against a prespecified clinically accepted endpoint.
NCT00202878: The trial randomly assigned 18,144 participants to Vytorin or simvastatin, used triple blinding, and included an active comparator. Its primary clinical endpoint occurred in 32.72% of the Vytorin group versus 34.67% of the simvastatin group; the difference was statistically significant (hazard ratio 0.936, 95% CI 0.887–0.988; p=0.016).
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Competitive landscape
61 competitors in this universe: 1 direct rival (same mechanism and indication), 0 same-class, 60 same-indication; 18 further along in development.
| Drug | Stage | Modality | Mechanism | Evidence signal | Reported efficacygraded featured trials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vytorin: this drug | Phase 3 | Small molecule | HMG-CoA reductase (rosuvastatin component) + NPC1L1 intestinal cholesterol transporter (ezetimibe component) | ||
| Rosuvastatin / Ezetimibe | Phase 3 | Small molecule | HMG-CoA reductase (rosuvastatin component) + NPC1L1 intestinal cholesterol transporter (ezetimibe component) | ||
| Alirocumab (Praluent) | Approved | Monoclonal antibody | PCSK9 | ||
| Bempedoic Acid (Nexletol) | Approved | Small molecule | Adenosine Triphosphate-Citrate Lyase Inhibitor, ATP citrate lyase | ||
| Bempedoic Acid / Ezetimibe | Approved | Small molecule | ATP citrate lyase (ACLY, bempedoic acid) and NPC1L1 (ezetimibe) | ||
| Cangrelor (Kengreal) | Approved | Small molecule | P2Y12 receptor | ||
| Colchicine (cardiovascular) (Lodoco) | Approved | Small molecule | Microtubule/inflammasome (tubulin) | ||
| Dapagliflozin (Farxiga / Forxiga) | Approved | Small molecule | SGLT2 | ||
| Dulaglutide (Trulicity) | Approved | Peptide | GLP-1 receptor | ||
| Evolocumab (Repatha) | Approved | Monoclonal antibody | PCSK9 | ||
| Icosapent Ethyl (Vascepa) | Approved | Small molecule | Omega-3 fatty acid (EPA) | ||
| Inclisiran (Leqvio) | Approved | RNA / oligonucleotide | PCSK9 | ||
| Liraglutide (Saxenda / Victoza) | Approved | Peptide | GLP-1 receptor | ||
| Lomitapide (Juxtapid) | Approved | Small molecule | MTP | ||
| Nexlizet | Approved | — | — | ||
| Olezarsen (Tryngolza) | Approved | RNA / oligonucleotide | APOC3 |
…and 46 more. Research shows the complete landscape.
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Upcoming events
(1 total)
Estimated primary-completion dates from ClinicalTrials.gov. These are registry estimates, never confirmed readout dates; they can move as trials progress.
2028 (1)
February 2028 (1)
What to watch
All registered studies
Every ClinicalTrials.gov study of this drug's own program, grouped by indication and phase. Research unlocks the studies themselves: titles, statuses, dates and featured-trial cross-links.