Another expert! had a medical revue & blood test which also checked cholesterol level which was found to be satisfactouy doc then added atorvastin tablets to my repeat pescription when i asked why? he replied well you are of a certain age and likely to be developing dodgy arteries/veins so will help to reduce the risk speaking to the Pharmasist some years ago now NHS decided it was cheaper to buy and distribute the tabs rather than pay for heart ops and care ,I am checked annually and still not critical,so give mine to herself,who was prescribed them to help with her high levels. I allready get my medication in a carrier bag so bugger taking any more drugs until I have to