OTC statins

Statins, which are used to lower cholesterol and are currently available only on prescription could be made available over the counter at pharmacies within the next six months. A consultation document published by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Agency suggest that pharmacists should be able to supply the statin – Zocor Hear Pro – following simple health checks carried out on the spot. 1.5 million people are currently receiving statin therapy potentially saving about 6700 lives a year as well as reducing the number of heart attacks, according to the Department of Health.

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