Potential Statin Overuse in Older Patients: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study Using French Health Insurance Databases

ConclusionThe frequency of potential statin overuse is very high among older people aged 80  years or over, highlighting the need to re-evaluate statin therapy and consider deprescribing, particularly for primary prevention and in nursing homes.
Source: Drugs and Aging - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research