A Polypill for Acute Coronary Syndrome

The current study aims to investigate whether combining the standard medications prescribed after acute coronary syndrome (ACS)-aspirin, P2Y12 inhibitors, and statins-into a single polypill can improve outcomes following an ACS event. Although these therapies are effective, gaps in adherence and uptake significantly contribute to risk or adverse events in the post-ACS period. This study is designed as a pragmatic, multi-center, randomized trial to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a polypill-based strategy for treatment of ACS.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 * Hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome with percutaneous coronary intervention * Discharged on aspirin, prasugrel or clopidogrel, and a high-intensity statin Exclusion Criteria: * Current need for systemic anticoagulation * Contraindication to receive any components of the polypill * History of allergic reaction or intolerance to aspirin, prasugrel or clopidogrel, or rosuvastatin * Comorbidities that might be expected to limit lifespan within the 12-month study period * Increased risk of bleeding or planned urgent surgery that would necessitate use of DAPT for \< 12 months * Inability to provide written informed consent * Pregnancy