A 55‑year‑old man attends his GP for review of raised blood pressure detected at a pharmacy. He has no past medical history, is a non‑smoker and drinks 6 standard drinks per week. On three separate occasions in your clinic his seated BP is around 150/92 mmHg. His fasting lipids and glucose are normal and his absolute 5‑year CVD risk is calculated at 7%. What is the most appropriate next step in management?