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Atorvastatin long-term use — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient newly prescribed atorvastatin asks whether to stop it once cholesterol improves. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Continue as prescribed because benefit depends on long-term cardiovascular risk reduction

Statins reduce cardiovascular risk over time and should not be stopped purely because cholesterol improves. In this scenario, the pharmacist should prioritise safe supply, appropriate counselling and timely referral or clarification where needed. This is the single best answer because the other options would either delay assessment, ignore a clinically significant risk, or create an unsafe legal or professional outcome.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS