Practical Prescribing is a series aimed at medical and non-medical prescribers, focusing on commonly prescribed medicines and promoting shared decision making. An example case presented is a 55-year-old man with high cholesterol after a transient ischaemic attack, prompting discussion of statin treatment. Statins are widely prescribed, with over 145 million users globally and 7.5 million in the UK. They work by reducing serum cholesterol levels and are used to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of mortality worldwide. In England, over 80 million statin prescriptions are dispensed yearly, costing £116m, highlighting their widespread use and public health impact.
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