Abstract

Sara Shreen*, Dr. Maryam, Mohammadi Fizza Khan, Ramsha Farheen, Nazish Ahmed and Madiha Khan

ABSTRACT

Background: This study aims to evaluate the prescribing pattern of Anti-diabetic drugs in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a tertiary care hospital. Methods: Before the subjects enter into the study, the study was briefly explained to the subjects and an informed consent form was made to sign by the patient or the patient care taker by their willingness to participate in the study. The patient was then screened for the eligibility criteria to enter into the study. The subjects were followed (treated, monitored) according to the study design. The prescribing patterns and the co morbidities were checked and treatment was given according to their condition. The patients final data was analyzed and final reports were submitted. A total of 100 patients were enrolled into the study. Results & Conclusion: The patients were divided based on age groups, of which 55% of the patients belonged to age group 51-65 followed by 28% belonging to the age group of 36-59 and lowest with 17% blonging to age group of 66-80.The prescribing pattern of monotherapy was found to be 24%, dual therapy was found to be 57% and triple therapy was found to be 19%.