OTC Statins

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Consumer behavior and safety data for the non-prescription mevacor 20 mg joint advisory committee meeting. U.S. FDA 2004. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ac/05/briefing/2005-4086B1_02_N-FDA-TAB7.pdf. Accessed on August 11, 2005.

McKenney J.M. , Brown W.V. , Cohen J.D. , Cahill E. The National Lipid Association surveys of consumers, physicians, and pharmacists regarding an over-the-counter statin in the United States: is this a good idea? Am J Cardiol. 2004; 94(9A): 16F–21F.