This promotional webinar has been funded and developed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd. It is intended for UK healthcare professionals only. Novartis products will be discussed at the webinar and prescribing information and adverse event reporting will be available in the chat function during the meeting.
MLR ID: FA-11624370 | Date of Prep April 2026
Chair's introduction
Professor Raj Thakkar
Urgency to treat: addressing LDL-C and cardiovascular risk in primary care
Navigating the latest clinical guidelines
Professor Raj Thakkar
Integrating lipid lowering therapies into management pathways considering clinical benefits to patients
Professor Raj Thakkar
Break
Real world implementation of lipid lowering therapies in primary care
Meredith Donaldson
Q&A
All speakers
Webinar Close
Professor Raj Thakkar Raj’s roles include GP partner, primary care cardiology lead for the Oxford Health Innovation Network and member of the national cardiac transformation programme (NHSE). He is also on the national EAGs for lipids, heart attack and heart failure. Raj is President of the Primary Care Cardiovascular Society, Honorary Visiting Professor at Cardiff University Medical School, and UK medical director for Healthy.io. Previous roles have included Clinical Commissioning Director for Bucks CCG/BOB ICB in planned care and Cardiac Lead for the TVSCN.
Raj has worked as a presenter on BBC Radio and is a medical writer, speaker, and advisor. He has published over 200 articles and several books including the MIMS consultation guide which won the BMA book of the year. He has achieved two AF pioneer awards, was a national finalist for GP of the year in 2017 and a national HSJ finalist.
Meredith Donaldson Meredith Donaldson is an experienced Physician Associate currently practicing in a rural primary care setting in East Lincolnshire. She holds a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the United States, where she began her career specializing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in California. Since relocating to the UK over four years ago, Meredith has continued to expand her clinical and academic expertise. She has completed a Diploma in Improving Diabetes Care and earned a second Master’s degree in Long-term Conditions, with a particular emphasis on respiratory and cardiovascular health. Meredith is currently pursuing a PhD, focusing her research on the intersection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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