Sanofi and Regeneron Gain an Edge in Cholesterol Drug Race

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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Sanofi may get a head start on their biggest competitor in bringing a new class of cholesterol drugs to the U.S. market.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has until July 24 to make a decision on the companies’ application to market their jointly developed drug alirocumab, Regeneron and Sanofi said in a statement.