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
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