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flag Merck's new PAH drug, Winrevair, shows promise but raises concerns over high cost and bleeding risks.

flag Merck's drug, Winrevair, has shown significant benefits for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition causing high blood pressure in the lungs. flag In a late-stage study, it was found to reduce the risk of disease worsening, lung transplantation, or death. flag Approved in the US and other countries, Winrevair is the first treatment targeting a specific protein called activin. flag Despite its effectiveness, the drug, priced at about $238,000 annually, has raised concerns over potential bleeding risks.

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