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September 10, 2025Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical SciencesOpen Access

Evaluation of Prescribing Pattern of Drugs Used in Diabetes Mellitus with Cardiovascular Diseases in a Tertiary Care Hospital

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KSKathryn ShahanThe University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterASAyman Abdelhamid SalimZagazig UniversityAMAbdulrahman Sherko M

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Implication

Prospective observational study reveals prescribing patterns in diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases, indicating adherence to national drug policy.

Key Points

  • The majority of drug prescriptions were consistent with national guidelines, supporting effective management of diabetes mellitus.
  • Metformin was the most frequently prescribed oral hypoglycemic agent, emphasizing its importance in diabetes care.
  • Hypertension was the most common co-morbidity among the patients, highlighting the need for integrated management.
  • The study included 154 patients, with a predominance of males aged 41-64, providing insights into demographic patterns.

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Shahan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23f1fb210217d64795248https://doi.org/10.36348/sjmps.2025.v11i07.025
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