Chronic kidney disease in adults

Quality statements

Statement 1 Adults with, or at risk of, chronic kidney disease (CKD) have eGFRcreatinine and albumin:creatinine ratio (ACR) testing at the frequency agreed with their healthcare professional. [2011, updated 2017]

Statement 2 Adults with CKD have their blood pressure maintained within the recommended range. [2011, updated 2017]

Statement 3 Adults with CKD are offered atorvastatin 20 mg. [new 2017]

In 2017, this quality standard was updated, and statements prioritised in 2011 were updated (2011, updated 2017) or replaced (new 2017). For more information, see update information.

The previous version of the quality standard for chronic kidney disease is available as a pdf.