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polypill

British

/ ˈpɒlɪˌpɪl /

noun

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

Dr. Wang led a study of a polypill prescribed for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in a low-income, mostly Black group of adults in Alabama.

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2022

Now researchers may have found a solution: a so-called polypill that combines three drugs needed to prevent cardiovascular trouble.

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2022

A review of eight studies that included over 25,000 patients, also led by Dr. Wang, found significantly improved adherence to drug regimens with a polypill and significant reductions in cardiovascular risk factors.

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2022

The polypill used in the study has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and is not available to patients in the United States right now.

From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2022

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