Statin Prescribing
tolerated doses of statin monotherapy (avoid simvastatin 80mg) has been demonstrated. • When decision has been made to treat with ezetimibe coadministered with a statin, ezetimibe should be prescribed on the basis of lowest acquisition cost …
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