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polypill

British  
/ ˈpɒlɪˌpɪl /

noun

  1. a proposed medication intended to reduce the likelihood of heart attacks and strokes, containing doses of different drugs to lower blood cholesterol, control blood pressure, and reduce the clotting tendency of the blood

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A polypill is a real thing; it’s an all-in-one pill to treat common illnesses like heart disease and high blood pressure.

From Scientific American ● May 4, 2023

Half of the trial participants received the polypill, while the other half received usual care.

From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2022

At six months, 70.6 percent of the polypill group were sticking to their regimens, compared with 62.7 percent of those taking usual assortment of pills.

From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2022

The polypill may be less expensive to produce and distribute than a series of different pills.

From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2022

And since participants became even more likely to keep taking the polypill over time, he said, “The potential results could be even better with more follow-up.”

From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2022

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