1. PRESCRIBING PATTERNS OF ANTI-DIABETICS IN TEACHING HOSPITALS OF LAHORE.
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Ibrar, Maria, Qurat-ul-ain, and Amin, Fatima
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TYPE 2 diabetes , *DRUG prescribing , *PATIENT compliance , *DISEASES , *MORTALITY - Abstract
Background: Diabetes mellitus accounts for a significant proportion of morbidity and mortality in all age groups and therefore emerging as an important global public health problem. In Pakistan its prevalence is high ranging from 7.6% to 11%.The currently used anti diabetic drugs are very effective, however because of lack of patient compliance and lack of exercise leads to unsatisfactory control of hyperglycemia. Methods: A retrospective and observational study was conducted for 2 months (July 2016-August 2016) to evaluate the prescribing patterns of anti-diabetics in patients with Diabetes Mellitus-2 in various teaching hospitals of Lahore. Population of 100 diabetic patients was randomly selected during this period and study was performed by filling data collection forms from patients. Collected data was analyzed and results were presented in the form of graphs and tables. Results: Of the total patients, results showed that diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus at the age between 41-45 years were 82%.Almost 94% patients checked their sugar level. 68% patients were taking 4th line therapy for management of type-2 Diabetes Mellitus. 80% of patients had co-morbid diseases. Out of which, majority had hypertension. Brand wise prescribing trend was observed. All of the patients were given clinical guidelines on management of Diabetes Mellitus-2. Conclusion: Prevalence of Diabetes is increasing day by day. The need of hour is to ensure rational drug therapy and cost effectiveness to improve patient quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017