National Trends in Statin Use in Lithuania from 2010 to 2021.

ABSTRACT: Objective: In Lithuania, no comprehensive national research on statin utilization and trends has yet been undertaken. Nonetheless, this knowledge is critical for the healthcare system to identify key areas for development. We aimed to analyze trends in statin utilization in Lithuania from the past 12 years considering changes in reimbursement policies and the publication of updated international CVD prevention guidelines. Methods: We performed a retrospective, descriptive study of statin utilization in Lithuania from 2010 to 2021. The data were obtained from PharmaZOOM LT, an independent software supplier with nationwide coverage on pharmaceutical market data. The data coverage was 95%. We used anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification for data extraction and calcu

SUBMITTER: Makarevicius G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9864999 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature