simvastatin 20 mg — United Healthcare
Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Initial criteria
- Member is between the ages of 40 and 75
- AND Medication is being used for primary prevention of CVD (i.e., member has no history of cardiovascular events)
- AND Member has one or more risk factors for CVD (i.e., dyslipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, or smoking)
- AND Member has an estimated 10-year risk of a cardiovascular event of 10% or greater
Approval duration
24 months