2024, Vol. 4, Issue 2, Part A
Prescription pattern and rational use of anti-diabetic drugs for patients with diabetes mellitus
Author(s): Dr. L Reddenna, Dr. PK Prakash Reddy, S Chaitanya Bai, S Nagaveni, C Sneha sandhya, T Sowmya and P Srilatha
Abstract: Background: A drug utilization study was considered to be one of the most effective methods to assess and to evaluate the prescribing attitude of a physician and helps to promote the rational use of drugs. Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem worldwide. A prescription based study was considered as one of the most effective methods to assess and to evaluate the prescribing pattern of medications. This study analyzed the prescribing pattern and rationality of prescriptions with diabetes who visited in the General Medicine Department, Government General Hospital, Madanapalle.Research Methodology: This prospective, observational study was conducted in the Department of Pharmacy Practice in collaboration with Department of General Medicine. Study was conducted from December 2023 to April 2024 (5 months). A total of 100 patients were enrolled after taking written informed consent. A structured case recording form was used to record demographic details and prescription details. The rationality of prescriptions was assessed using WHO core indicators.Results and Discussion: The physician’s most well-liked multiple drug therapy more than single-drug therapy and also the most often prescribed category was Biguanides category of anti-diabetic agents. Among Biguanides, Metformin was the foremost often utilized anti-diabetic drugs. The foremost prevalent combination of the drug was a two-drug therapy of Biguanides +sulfonylureas, among these combinations, Metformin + Glimipride was the foremost often utilized anti-diabetic drugs.Conclusion: Pharmacists can contribute drastically to promote the rational use of medicines, even in resource-limited settings.
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Dr. L Reddenna, Dr. PK Prakash Reddy, S Chaitanya Bai, S Nagaveni, C Sneha sandhya, T Sowmya, P Srilatha. Prescription pattern and rational use of anti-diabetic drugs for patients with diabetes mellitus. Nat J Pharm Sci 2024;4(2):45-48.