The first statin reclassified from prescription only anywhere in the world was simvastatin in the UK in summer 2004 Pharmacists are required to carry out a cardiovascular risk assessment before agreeing to sell this medicine,1 but concerns have been expressed about the decision to make it available without a prescription.2 The manufacturer produced an educational pack for pharmacists and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) produced practice guidance.3'4 This study aimed to investigate the opinions and early experiences of community pharmacists regarding over-the-counter (OTC) simvastatin.
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