Answer
Apr 01, 2026 - 09:54 AM
The active ingredient in Repatha is evolocumab, which is a monoclonal antibody that targets a protein called PCSK9 (Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9) to help lower LDL cholesterol. Monoclonal antibodies are lab-made proteins that can bind to specific targets in the body, making this treatment precise and effective.
