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To provide an up-to-date review of current hyperlipidemia guidelines and discuss pharmacotherapeutic management of hyperlipidemia in older individuals. A PubMed search of articles published through October 2020 was performed using a combination of the following words: older adults, hyperlipidemia, statin, ezetimibe, fibrate, fish oil, niacin, bile acid sequestrant, and proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor. Relevant original research, review articles, and guidelines were assessed for the management of hyperlipidemia in the older individuals. References from the above literature were also evaluated. Articles were selected for inclusion based on relevance to the topic, detailed methods, and complete results. Hyperlipidemia is a common chronic disease state in the elderly population, though there is limited evidence for clinical outcomes in older people when compared withwith the general adult population. Statins have the most evidence for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in older people, though ezetimibe and PCSK9 inhibitors have a role as add-on or monotherapy in patients who do not tolerate statins. Optimal management of hyperlipidemia in older people is important in order to avoid further complications and improve outcomes. Pharmacists can help improve management in the elderly by incorporating up-to-date evidence from guidelines and providing medication education specifically for this population.

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Laura V Tsu, Kacey Carroll, Katee Kindler, Nicole Early. Pharmacological Management of Hyperlipidemia in Older individuals. The Senior care pharmacist. 2021 Jun 01;36(6):284-303

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