The newer statins on the market have longer half-lives than the original statins. Alternative dosing schedules using once-, twice- or three-times a week or every-other-day dosing, have been ...

“Some cholesterol medications, like statins, are anti-inflammatory, meaning they decrease inflammation in plaque helping stabilize the plaque and make them less likely to rupture and cause an ...

Statins are the most widely prescribed, cholesterol-lowering drugs in the world. Despite the expiration of their patents, revenue for statins is expected to rise, with total sales on track to reach an ...