Statins may be overprescribed in some cases while underprescribed in others, doctors say
Doctors say statin prescription patterns in New Zealand need adjustment, with some patients over-treated and others under-treated.
Medical professionals have raised questions about how statins are prescribed in New Zealand. The issue is not simply that doctors prescribe too many statins overall—some patients who need them are actually not receiving them, while others may be prescribed them unnecessarily.
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Are statins being overprescribed in New Zealand?
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