A guide to help prescribers discuss the risks and benefits of taking a statin with patients during a consultation. Presented in a simple pictorial format.

The MHRA & CHM’s Drug Safety Update from January 2008, with important information on interactions

A template for practices to enable them audit their statin prescribing before, during or after a switching campaign. Can be used as a tool to monitor progress. Intended for adaptation according to local circumstances or preferences.

A template SOP for use by practices or PCTs switching from high cost to low cost statins. Contains basic framework that is suitable for local adaptation.

Sample of a letter that could be used to inform patients of a change to their medicines. Template for local adaptation.

Template for an information leaflet containing basic information to support a local statin switching campaign.

Template form to record patients switched from high cost to low cost statin. Includes columns for documenting follow up blood results and LFTs etc. Fully customisable to suit local policies.

A template containing some possible discussion points for consideration as part of a local statin switching campaign. Intended for use in discussions with prescribers.

Statin prescribing points

A simple-to-use tool for monitoring progress of a local statin switching campaigns. Enables practices or PCTs to set switching targets for individual drugs and dose forms. Produces charts of progress and can be used to give feedback to individual prescribers or practices. Detailed instructions for use are contained in the associated file Statin review tool.

A user guide to accompany file Statin switch tracker.