A practical guide to prescribing statins in primary care

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Rees, SM (2018). A practical guide to prescribing statins in primary care. Practice Nursing. 29 (8). https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2018.29.8.377
AuthorsRees, SM
Abstract

Statins remain a controversial drug group and can cause problems for practice nurses who are prescribing them, and/or supporting medicines concordance. This article aims to provide an update into the current thinking underpinning statin use, and to guide the clinician regarding safe and effective practice when managing patients on these drugs. Alternatives to statin therapy are briefly outlined.

Keywords1110 Nursing
Year2018
JournalPractice Nursing
Journal citation29 (8)
PublisherMark Allen Group
ISSN0964-9271
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2018.29.8.377
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Print31 Jul 2018
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Deposited28 Aug 2018
Accepted09 Jul 2018
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