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Statins in older adults: Less is more

May 27, 2015
  • Advising on this article:
  • Amber Briggs

KEY POINT

Statin use for primary prevention in patients 75 years of age and older was cost effective, according to a recent computer modeling analysis of a large data set. However, even a small increase in adverse events offsets the cardiovascular benefits of this therapy in older patients.   

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Odden MC et al. Cost-effectiveness and population impact of statins for primary prevention in adults aged 75 years or older in the United States. Ann Intern Med. 2015;162:533–41.

Rich MW. Cost-effectiveness of statins in older adults: further evidence that less is more. Ann Intern Med. 2015;162:590–1. 

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