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Why Isn’t Everyone on Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs?

Why Isn’t Everyone on Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs?

Update: 2025-12-03
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Since there is benefit to getting our LDL cholesterol as low as possible, why aren’t statins prescribed for everyone even if we start out with optimal levels?
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Why Isn’t Everyone on Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs?

Why Isn’t Everyone on Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs?

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM