Earlier translation of evidence into public subsidy may prevent morbidity and mortality: an example using statins in diabetics with normal cholesterol levels

Earlier translation of evidence into public subsidy may prevent morbidity and mortality: an example using statins in diabetics with normal cholesterol levels

Abstract Objective : To determine the effects on cardiovascular outcomes and costs of a delay in subsidising statins for Australian normolipidaemic diabetics aged 60–79 years that occurred between 2002 and 2006. Methods : The Australian normolipidaemic diabetic population aged 60–79 with no history...

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Main Authors: Michael M. Page, Frank M. Sanfilippo, Elizabeth A. Geelhoed, Tom G. Briffa, Michael S.T. Hobbs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-10-01
Series:Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Subjects:
pharmacoepidemiology
stroke
coronary disease
diabetes mellitus
hydroxymethylglutaryl‐CoA reductase inhibitors
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-6405.2012.00887.x

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