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What kind of drug is Repatha?

What kind of drug is Repatha?
Repatha (evolocumab) belongs to a class of medications known as PCSK9 inhibitors. PCKS9 inhibitors are injectable medications that are used to treat high cholesterol. They work by blocking the action of a protein that plays an important role in regulating cholesterol levels, helping the liver to remove more "bad" LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream. View original source
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