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( ARTG ) Repatha is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise in:,Prevention of Cardiovascular Events,REPATHA is indicated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events (myocardial infarction, stroke and coronary revascularisation) in adults with established cardiovascular disease in combination with an optimally dosed statin and/or other l‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍ipid-lowering therapies (see CLINICAL TRIALS).,Primary hypercholesterolaemia,REPATHA is indicated in adults with primary hypercholesterolaemia (including heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia and non-familial hypercholesterolaemia) to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C): - in combination with a statin or statin with other lipid lowering therapies, or - alone or in combination with other lipid-lowering therapies in patients who are statin-intolerant.,Homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia,Repatha is indicated in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over with homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia in combination with other lipid lowering therapies.