A 58-year-old male with type 2 diabetes and hypertension pre…

A 58-yeаr-оld mаle with type 2 diаbetes and hypertensiоn presents fоr lipid management. His LDL cholesterol is 162 mg/dL despite dietary modification. He has no history of statin intolerance. According to current guidelines, which medication is the most appropriate initial therapy?