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Originally Posted by kemzero  I think that is about right 2.5mg titrated up to 5mg if need be
I wonder what the rationale behimd this might be , as perindopril is now off patent and prices are likely to come tumbling down this year |
Perindopril been off patent a while and prices yet to go down significantly - did drop slightly in last couple of months.
Work as practice pharmacist part of week and have held of switching perindopril to another ACE for the very reason quoted above.
Could see some being switched for licensing reasons - some ACEIs licensed for more indications that others. Most likely due to PCT pressure but not sure if it is a logical step to take. I'd be focusing on reviewing patients on sartans who have not tried an ACEI.