Cholesterol care | New York
Leqvio injection evaluation in NYC and Long Island
A clinician-led review of LDL goals, prior treatment, current medicines, safety considerations, coverage, and the labeled healthcare-professional administration schedule.
Identity
Leqvio (inclisiran)
Current label
Revised 02/2026
Care boundary
Evaluation and coordination; site capability must be confirmed
Direct answer
Leqvio is the brand name for inclisiran, an FDA-approved small interfering RNA medicine for certain patients who need additional LDL cholesterol lowering. Under the current U.S. label, a healthcare professional gives it under the skin at the start, again at three months, and then every six months. A Nao Medical visit can assess clinical fit and coordinate next steps, but the location cards on this page do not confirm on-site stock or administration.
Current product and service status
Leqvio is FDA approved and has an active U.S. acquisition and distribution pathway. The current prescribing information was revised in February 2026. This page describes evaluation and care coordination. A prescription, coverage, dispensing, teaching visit, or administration is never automatic.
What the current U.S. label says
The current label covers adults with hypercholesterolemia and patients age 12 years and older with heterozygous or homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia as an adjunct to diet and exercise. The medicine lowers LDL cholesterol; the clinician must apply the full label to the individual patient.
Who may be considered
The review should establish the type of hypercholesterolemia, current LDL level and goal, age, prior and current lipid-lowering therapy, adherence, pregnancy or lactation considerations, and whether another approach is more appropriate.
How it is used
The labeled dose is 284 mg by subcutaneous injection, given by a healthcare professional initially, at three months, and every six months after that.
What needs monitoring
A clinician should plan lipid testing and assess injection-site reactions or other concerns. The current label also addresses dosing in relation to LDL apheresis and use in specific populations.
What a careful evaluation must resolve
A brand name is not enough to determine whether treatment is appropriate. The clinician must connect the label to the patient's diagnoses, current medicines, prior treatment, laboratory results, preferences, and coverage.
Clinical fit
The review should establish the type of hypercholesterolemia, current LDL level and goal, age, prior and current lipid-lowering therapy, adherence, pregnancy or lactation considerations, and whether another approach is more appropriate.
Safety and follow-up
A clinician should plan lipid testing and assess injection-site reactions or other concerns. The current label also addresses dosing in relation to LDL apheresis and use in specific populations.
Access and care logistics
HCP administration requires confirmed buy-and-bill or specialty-pharmacy workflow, shipment destination, cold-chain storage, staffing, documentation, and site capability before scheduling.
Important limits
Leqvio is not a walk-in injection. A complete clinical review, prescription, coverage decision, product acquisition, shipment, storage, and confirmed administration site may all be needed before treatment can occur.
No guaranteed prescription
An evaluation may lead to another medicine, more testing, a referral, or no medication change.
No coverage promise
The health plan and dispensing pharmacy make coverage and fulfillment decisions. Prior authorization may be required.
No location assumption
The clinic cards below show places to start an evaluation. They do not prove that a product is stocked, dispensed, taught, or administered at that site.
How the evaluation moves forward
The sequence protects safety and keeps a product request from bypassing diagnosis, records, monitoring, access, or referral needs.
Bring the record
Bring recent lipid results, a current medication and supplement list, prior reactions, relevant diagnoses, and family history when available.
Review risk and prior treatment
The clinician reviews the reason for treatment, prior response, safety considerations, adherence barriers, and the role of lifestyle support.
Choose the next step
The plan may include repeat or additional testing, a medication change, teaching, prior-authorization work, specialist coordination, or continued monitoring.
Confirm follow-up
The care team confirms how results and symptoms will be reviewed. Product supply or administration is arranged only after operational capability is verified.
Evaluation locations across New York
Choose a nearby Nao Medical clinic as a starting point for evaluation or care coordination.
Capability boundary: these location cards do not establish that a medicine, device, laboratory test, injection, or specialty workflow is available at every site. Confirm the exact service before travel.
Bronx
932 E 174th St, Bronx, NY 10460
A place to begin evaluation and care coordination near West Farms, Crotona Park East, and nearby Bronx neighborhoods. Call first to confirm the right visit. This card does not confirm product stock, testing, teaching, dispensing, or administration capability.
Queens
37-15 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105
A place to begin evaluation and care coordination near Astoria, Ditmars, East Elmhurst, and nearby Queens neighborhoods. Call first to confirm the right visit. This card does not confirm product stock, testing, teaching, dispensing, or administration capability.
Bronx
2063A Bartow Ave, Bronx, NY 10475
A place to begin evaluation and care coordination near Co-op City, Pelham Bay, Baychester, and nearby Bronx neighborhoods. Call first to confirm the right visit. This card does not confirm product stock, testing, teaching, dispensing, or administration capability.
Brooklyn
341 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11216
A place to begin evaluation and care coordination near Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, and nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods. Call first to confirm the right visit. This card does not confirm product stock, testing, teaching, dispensing, or administration capability.
Long Island
232 W Old Country Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801
A place to begin evaluation and care coordination near Hicksville, Plainview, Bethpage, and nearby Nassau County communities. Call first to confirm the right visit. This card does not confirm product stock, testing, teaching, dispensing, or administration capability.
Queens
80-10 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
A place to begin evaluation and care coordination near Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Corona, and nearby Queens neighborhoods. Call first to confirm the right visit. This card does not confirm product stock, testing, teaching, dispensing, or administration capability.
Queens
90-18 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435
A place to begin evaluation and care coordination near Jamaica, Briarwood, Richmond Hill, and nearby Queens neighborhoods. Call first to confirm the right visit. This card does not confirm product stock, testing, teaching, dispensing, or administration capability.
Queens
30-07 36th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106
A place to begin evaluation and care coordination near Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside, and nearby Queens neighborhoods. Call first to confirm the right visit. This card does not confirm product stock, testing, teaching, dispensing, or administration capability.
Long Island
135 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501
A place to begin evaluation and care coordination near Mineola, Garden City, Westbury, and nearby Nassau County communities. Call first to confirm the right visit. This card does not confirm product stock, testing, teaching, dispensing, or administration capability.
Manhattan
259 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
A place to begin evaluation and care coordination near StuyTown, the East Village, Gramercy, and nearby Manhattan neighborhoods. Call first to confirm the right visit. This card does not confirm product stock, testing, teaching, dispensing, or administration capability.
Brooklyn
308 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
A place to begin evaluation and care coordination near Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick, and nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods. Call first to confirm the right visit. This card does not confirm product stock, testing, teaching, dispensing, or administration capability.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers reflect the current official sources and the limited evaluation-and-coordination scope described on this page.
Leqvio is the brand name for inclisiran, a small interfering RNA medicine used with diet and exercise to lower LDL cholesterol in patients covered by its FDA-approved indications.
The current U.S. label calls for one dose at the start, another dose at three months, and then one dose every six months.
No. The U.S. prescribing information says a healthcare professional administers Leqvio by subcutaneous injection.
No. The cards identify places to start an evaluation. Confirm product acquisition, shipment, storage, and administration capability before relying on a location.
Yes. The treatment plan should include lipid monitoring and review of response, adherence, other medicines, and safety concerns.
No. Coverage depends on the plan and the patient's circumstances. Prior authorization and a specialty acquisition process may be required.
No. These medicines lower LDL cholesterol through different products and schedules. Repatha and Praluent are generally self-injected after training, while Leqvio is administered by a healthcare professional.
Official sources
These sources support product identity, approval, current labeling, availability, and clinical boundaries. They do not prove Nao Medical site capability or health-plan coverage.
Novartis | 2026-02
FDA-approved identity, indications, healthcare-professional administration, dosage, and safety information.
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Novartis | checked 2026-08-01
Active U.S. acquisition channels and operational distribution context.
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American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology | 2026-03-13
Current risk assessment, LDL-lowering treatment, Lp(a), ApoB, and monitoring guidance.
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American Heart Association | 2026-03-13
Patient-selection principles and the roles of Lp(a), ApoB, and nonstatin therapies.
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Source and label check completed August 1, 2026. Named clinical and operations review is still pending.