Association of guideline and policy changes with incidence of lifestyle advice and treatment for uncomplicated mild hypertension in primary care: a longitudinal cohort study in the Clinical Practice Research Datalink.
James Peter SheppardSarah L Lay-FlurrieRichard John StevensJonathan MantUna MartinF D Richard HobbsRichard J McManusPublished in: BMJ open (2018)
Despite secular trends that accord with UK guidance, many patients are still prescribed treatment for mild hypertension. Adequately powered studies are needed to determine if this is appropriate.