Tag: Shared decision making

An estimated 5% to 8% of unplanned hospital admissions are due to medication issues, emphasizing the importance of medicines optimisation. The four principles of medicines optimisation, developed by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and endorsed by organizations like NICE, provide a robust framework for healthcare professionals to maximize therapeutic benefits and minimize harm.

The average lifespan is increasing globally, and with it comes a growing older population facing cardiovascular disease risk. For this demographic, a key question for patients and clinicians is, "At what age is statin no longer beneficial?" The answer is not a simple number, but rather a nuanced assessment that depends on whether the medication is used for primary or secondary prevention and the patient's overall health.