North East and North Cumbria
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2 Cardiovascular system
02-12 Statins

MHRA Drug Safety Update (September 2023) 

Statins: very infrequent reports of myasthenia gravis


Atorvastatin
First Choice
  • 10mg, 20mg, 40mg & 80mg tablets

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Rosuvastatin
Formulary
  •  5mg, 10mg, 20mg & 40mg tablets
    • May be used as an alternative to atorvastatin for primary or secondary prevention in line with NEELI guidance 

 


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Simvastatin
Formulary

  • 10mg, 20mg. 40mg & 80mg tablets

Link  MHRA Drug Safety Update (Dec 2014): Simvastatin: dose limitations with concomitant amlodipine or diltiazem

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Atorvastatin Chewable
Formulary
  • 10mg and 20mg chewable tablets
  • Note: atorvastatin 10mg and 20mg chewable tablets should be used instead of simvastatin suspension where solid dosage forms cannot be used. 

 


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Pravastatin
Formulary

  • 10mg, 20mg & 40mg tablets


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