National Trends in Statin Use among the United States Nursing Home Population (2011 –2016)

ConclusionOverall, statin use in US nursing homes increased from 2011 to 2016. Guidelines and statin-related events appeared to impact use in the nursing home setting. As such, statin guidelines and messaging should provide special consideration for nursing home populations, who may have more risk than benefit from statin pharmacotherapy.
Source: Drugs and Aging - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research