Let’s talk Statins– Ranking #1 as the most prescribed drug class in Australia

Statins are rated as one of the most effective classes of drugs for atherosclerosis treatment and cardiovascular (CVD) prevention. They work by lowering lipid levels and reducing inflammation. Although statins are low-cost options, they can have adverse health effects and need to be carefully weighed up against active lifestyle measures to prevent the high cardiovascular disease burden in Australia.