Factors predicting statin prescribing for primary prevention: an historical cohort study

Study (383,416 statin naïve pts) found statins were initiated in 6.6% of coded & 4.1% of un-coded QRISK2 estimates and consistent with NICE recommendations in 85.0% of coded & 44.2% of un-coded cases. Thus, when QRISK2 is coded, prescribing is more consistent with guidelines.

British Journal of General Practice