High cholesterol is one of the major risk factors contributing to heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular complications. Hence, cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide. Over the past four decades, statin drugs have become one of the most successful classes of medicines for reducing cholesterol levels and preventing cardiovascular disease.
This article explores statin drugs, their benefits, types, and real-world applications. Additionally, we will focus on the important role played by pharmaceutical impurity synthesis and reference standard manufacturers in supporting ongoing statin research.