Advice

Recommended for restricted use within NHS Scotland

RECOMMENDATION

Ezetimibe may be considered in combination with a statin for patients who have failed to reach target cholesterol levels despite treatment with titrated/optimised statins alone. It may also be considered as monotherapy where statins are inappropriate or poorly tolerated.

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
ezetimibe (Ezetrol)
SMC ID:
61/03
Indication:
Primary hypercholesterolaemia
Pharmaceutical company
MSD/Schering Plough
BNF chapter
Cardiovascular system
Submission type
Full
Status
Restricted
Date advice published
08 September 2003