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A 52-year-old man with no past medical history attends his GP for a routine check. His blood pressure on three separate visits over 3 months averages 152/94 mmHg. His calculated 5-year absolute cardiovascular risk is 12%. He has made lifestyle changes but pressures remain unchanged. According to the National Heart Foundation hypertension guideline, what is the most appropriate next step?

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