Cohort study reveals a substantial drop in statin persistence during the first six months among older adults, highlighting the critical need for early adherence interventions.
Persistence with statin therapy in older patients declines substantially over time, with the greatest drop occurring in the first 6 months of treatment. Despite slightly better persistence among patients who began treatment in recent years, long-term use remains low. Interventions are needed early in treatment and among high-risk groups, including those who experience coronary heart disease events after initiating treatment.
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