Volume : 12, Issue : 10, October – 2025

Title:

STUDY ON PRESCRIPTION PATTERN AND DRUG UTILIZATION IN DIABETIC PATIENTS
(A PRELIMINARY STUDY)

Authors :

Sanket R. Sakhare*, Prof. Venkatesh S. Nagare, Dr. Swati P. Deshmukh

Abstract :

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia and glucose intolerance, leading to increased risk of complications and mortality.1,2 Rational use of anti-diabetic medications is essential to improve patient outcomes and optimize healthcare resources.5 Drug Utilization Research (DUR) provides a framework to assess prescribing practices, medication adherence, and cost-effectiveness, guiding The present preliminary study aimed to evaluate prescription patterns and drug utilization among diabetic patients in a semi-urban population of Western India, assess adherence to clinical guidelines, and analyze prescribing practices using WHO core drug indicators.
A retrospective cross-sectional analysis was conducted on prescriptions from patients attending the outpatient department of a tertiary care teaching hospital. Data on anti- diabetic drugs, comorbidities, polypharmacy, dosage, and adherence were collected and evaluated. Key parameters included the number of drugs per prescription, generic prescribing rates, use of essential medicines, antibiotic and injection prescriptions, and average drug cost per encounter. Patient care and facility indicators, such as consultation time, dispensing time, and availability of essential drugs, were also assessed.
Preliminary findings revealed variability in prescription patterns influenced by factors including patient age, comorbidities, HbA1c targets, hypoglycemia risk, and medication costs. Polypharmacy was common, particularly among patients with coexisting hypertension or hyperlipidemia. DUR analysis highlighted areas of irrational prescribing, opportunities for generic substitution, and adherence gaps, emphasizing the need for guideline-based interventions to optimize therapy.
KEYWORDS: Metformin, Biguanid, Glimepiride-Metformin combination, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), Antidiabetic drugs, Drug utilization study Prescribing pattern, Rational drug use.

Cite This Article:

Please cite this article in press Sanket R. Sakhare et al., Study On Prescription Pattern And Drug Utilization In Diabetic Patients(A Preliminary Study), Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(10).

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