Prescription Pattern Analysis of Type II Diabetes Mellitus Inpatients and Associated Co-Morbidities
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Background: The present study was planned to assess the prescription pattern analysis of Type II Diabetes Mellitus and associated co-morbidities. As per WHO, the worldwide prevalence of DM will reach 366 million by 2030. Evaluating drug prescription pattern is a major aspect of patient care, which is used as a measure of the quality of care provided. Objectives: Primary objectives of the study were to highlight the current prescription pattern trends in patients having diabetes mellitus with or without other co-morbid conditions, to ensure safety and rational use of prescribed regimen. And the secondary objectives of the study were to analyse the demographic information of the enrolled patients and also to identify and analyse the prescriptions with polypharmacy. Materials and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted to analyse the prescribing pattern of anti-diabetic drugs. The study incorporated 100 Type II DM inpatients having comorbid conditions. The study has been conducted with the help of WHO prescribing indicator scale. It is used to analyse drug class, generic and branded drugs, fixed dose combination and dosage form. Patient data was collected and medical data records were analysed daily till discharge from hospital. Results: It was found that most of the drugs have been prescribed are purely from Karnataka Essential Medicine list (KEML). And percentages of medicines prescribed on their generic name were 76%. About 51% of patients were treated only with oral hypoglycemic agents. Whereas, 38% were treated with Insulin and 11% were treated with both oral hypoglycemic agents and Insulin. Conclusion: Improved rational use of prescription by using Essential Medicine List (EML).And also ensured the appropriateness of prescription by using WHO scale. Several Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR)have been reported and which leads to improved prescription pattern.
Keywords: Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Prescribing Indicator, Co-Morbidities.
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