In this video, Motley Fool health-care analyst David Williamson takes a closer look at what has propelled Aegerion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: AEGR) to new heights and what it means for its potential competitor Isis Pharmaceuticals (IONS -0.71%). He also discusses Merck's (MRK -0.48%) latest stumble, a failed study that may get an approved drug pulled from the market.
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The stock is hitting new 52-week highs post FDA approval.
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