Utilization patterns of cardiovascular medications in patients with diabetes mellitus; a retrospective cross-sectional study, 2013-17.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a prominent health care issue worldwide. One of the most prevalent comorbidities of DM is cardiovascular disease (CVD). The objective of this study was to assess the utilization patterns of cardiovascular medications in patients with DM in Iran from 2013 to 2017.

Methods

This retrospective cross-sectional study was undertaken using prescription claims data from 2013 to 2017 in Iran. Epidemiological data elements used in this study were obtained from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 study. In addition, data on total medication sales were obtained from the national regulatory authority database. The data on medication utilization were analyzed according to the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification (ATC) /Defined Daily Doses

SUBMITTER: Hatami N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10624784 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature