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A 55-year-old woman with no history of cardiovascular disease is found to have a 10-year QRISK3 score of 15% during a routine health check. Her LDL cholesterol is mildly elevated and blood pressure is normal. What is the most appropriate pharmacological intervention for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease?

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