Abstract 151: Guideline Concordance of New Statin Prescriptions (Who got a Statin?) [Session Title: Poster Session I]

Conclusions: Among veterans, the majority of statins are prescribed for primary prevention. One in 5 veterans received a statin for an indication not supported by either guideline. These findings present an opportunity to reduce inefficient care.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cascino, T., Vali, M., Bravata, D., Redberg, R., Keyhani, S. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research