Simvastatin is associated with reduced risk of acute pancreatitis: findings from a regional integrated healthcare system
Abstract
Objective
To characterise the relationship between simvastatin and risk of acute pancreatitis (AP).Design
We conducted a retrospective cohort study (2006–2012) on data from an integrated healthcare system in southern California. Exposure to simvastatin was calculated from time of initial dispensation until 60 days following prescription termination. AP cases were defined by ICD-9 CM 577.0 and serum lipase≥3 times normal....Paper Details
Title
Simvastatin is associated with reduced risk of acute pancreatitis: findings from a regional integrated healthcare system
Published Date
Apr 17, 2014
Journal
Volume
64
Issue
1
Pages
133 - 138
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