Drug-related problems among type 2 diabetic patients in Sunwal Municipality of Western Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several diseases co-exist with diabetes such as hypertension, and dyslipidemia, leading to cases of non-adherence, several drug interactions, and an increased risk of adverse drug reactions among patients, which are often termed as drug-related problems (DRPs). The role of pharmacists in high-income countries is well-defined in identifying DRPs among type 2 diabetes patients. However, these roles still need to be explored within low- and middle-income countries. The study aimed to identify DRPs in Type 2 diabetic patients.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the Sunwal Municipality, Lumbini Province, Nepal from April to November 2021 where a stratified random sampling technique was employed to collect the data. The study included patie

SUBMITTER: Chapagain S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11581294 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature