A Population Based Study on Diabetes Drug Prescription Pattern and Awareness Among Health Care Providers in Jharkhand

Dr Abhishek Pandey; Prof Rajendra Kumar Jha

Volume : VI, Issue : VI, June - 2017

A Population Based Study on Diabetes Drug Prescription Pattern and Awareness Among Health Care Providers in Jharkhand

Dr Abhishek Pandey, Prof Rajendra Kumar Jha

Abstract :

Background: To know the pattern of diabetic drug prescription and awareness about diabetes among primary health providers in the Jharkhand, India. Material and Methods: Study was conducted in 30 areas of Jharkhand. Non–pregnant diabetic adults were surveyed through 31 diabetic camps. Detailed history, weight, height, waist circumference, body mass index recorded. Fasting or random blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin, lipid profile measured and blood pressure recorded. Results: 961 diabetic patients were included in the study (59.93% male) with the mean age of 51.38�14.76 years. One in four patients were on alternative approaches for diabetes control. Among OHAs, sulphonylureas (SU) were the most commonly prescribed oral agents in 73.40% of patients followed by metformin in 26.00%. Amlodipine and atenolol was the commonest anti–hypertensive drug prescribed in 50.99% either in combination or as individual drug. For primary care providers, glycemic target was the mainstay of diabetes treatment with less emphasis on blood pressure control and no emphasis on lipid reduction. Conclusion: Sulphonylureas were the commonest anti–diabetic drug prescribed by the primary care providers followed by metformin. Insulin was prescribed to 0.52% only. Combination of amlodipine and atenolol was the commonest anti–hypertensive drugs prescribed