10-year trends in statin utilization in Taiwan: a retrospective study using Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Statins have been commonly used to treat patients with hypercholesterolaemia and to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) worldwide. This study examined trends in use of statins in Taiwan from 2002 to 2011.

Design

This is a retrospective observational study focusing on the utilisation of statins.

Setting

The monthly claims data for statins between 2002 and 2011 were retrieved from Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database.

Main outcome measures

We calculated the yearly prescription rate per new user for each statin. Products were classified as high-intensity/moderate-intensity/low-intensity statins by type of statin and dosage. Users were also classified based on disease histories.

Results

The number of statin users increased from 10 

SUBMITTER: Hsieh HC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5541294 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature