Kaiser Permanente Study Finds Varied Reasons Why Patients Do Not Fill Their Initial Statin Prescriptions

Researchers found reasons for not picking up initial cholesterol-lowering medications include perceived concerns and a decision to try lifestyle modifications Patients who do not fill their first prescription for cholesterol-lowering statins give a wide range of reasons for not doing so, including perceived concerns about the medication, a fear of side-effects and a decision to try lifestyle modifications instead of prescription medication, according to a Kaiser Permanente Southern California study published in The American Journal of Managed Care...

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