Statins for primary prevention - How good is the evidence

The BMJ Podcast

Statins are now the most commonly used drug in the UK and one of the most commonly used medicines in the world, but debate remains about their use for primary prevention for people without cardiovascular disease. Paula Byrne from the National University of Ireland Galway, joins us to talk about the evidence of benefit for low risk individuals, and what needs to be done to finally answer the questions about efficacy and harms. Read the full analysis: https://www.bmj.com/content/367/bmj.l5674