Statin prescription among patients with type 2 diabetes in Botswana: findings and implications

Abstract Background There is evidence of statin benefit among patients with diabetes regardless of cholesterol levels or prior cardiovascular disease history. Despite the evidence, there is under-prescription of statins in clinical practice. This study aimed to assess statin prescriptions and associ...

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Main Authors: Julius Chacha Mwita, Brian Godman, Tonya M. Esterhuizen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12902-020-0516-7