The present invention is directed to a 2,4-bis(trifluoroethoxy)pyridine compound represented by formula (1): ##STR00001## (wherein X.sup.1 represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom) or a salt thereof, and to a drug containing the compound or the salt as an active ingredient.The compound has metabolic resistance in human liver microsome, good absorbability upon oral administration, and excellent ACAT inhibitory activity.

 
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