Hypercholesterolaemia awareness hub

Supporting high cholesterol management in community pharmacy

As a community pharmacy professional, you are well placed to support patients in the prevention and management of high cholesterol. From providing lifestyle advice and identifying elevated cholesterol through point-of-care testing, to counselling on the safe and effective use of lipid-lowering medicines, your role is key. This section of the hub brings together resources to help you build the competence and confidence to deliver these interventions and signpost patients appropriately.

Understanding the risk of cholesterol

Health Survey for England (2021)

Data shows that 59% of adults have raised cholesterol levels, highlighting the significant prevalence of dyslipidaemia across the population.

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Scottish Health Survey (2010/11)

Survey findings indicate that approximately 56% of both women and men had high cholesterol, demonstrating consistent population-level risk.

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British Heart Foundation

The BHF reports that high LDL cholesterol is associated with 1 in 5 circulatory disease deaths in the UK, underlining its contribution to cardiovascular mortality.

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