A STUDY ON PRESCRIBING PATTERNS OF ANTI-DIABETIC DRUGS IN TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS
Abstract
Objective: The main objective of the study is to assess the prescribing patterns of antidiabetic drugs in type 2 diabetic patients.
Methodology: A prospective observational study was conducted in Department of Endocrinology in Sri Care Hospitals, Narasaraopet for a period of 6 months. Patient of both genders who were diagnosed with diabetes were included in the study.
Results: A total of 150 patients were recruited for the study, 53.34% of the patients were males and 46.66% of the patients were females. Most of the patients were in the age group of 50-59 years i.e 28.6%. This study also revealed the common predominant comorbid condition of 30% with diabetes mellitus. In this study different therapy observed for monotherapy is Insulin in 21 (46.67%), dual therapy is Metformin & Glimepiride in 32 (46.38%), and triple therapy is Metformin + Glimepiride + Voglibose in 22 (61.12%) patients.
Conclusion: This study concludes that prescriptions were rational. Current investigation focussed on rational choice of drug based on demographic data, associated conditions and complications would give additional insights into prescribing patterns in diabetes mellitus
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