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Pharmacoepidemiological Evaluation of Glaucoma among Patients Attending Ophthalmology Outpatient Department: A Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study

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Patients primarily affected by open angle glaucoma, indicating a need for targeted treatment strategies.
A total of 114 drugs were prescribed, with an average of 1.63 drugs per prescription, emphasizing the complexity of care.
Combination therapy was prescribed for 58.57% of patients, particularly with brimonidine and timolol, showing preference for dual treatment.
No significant gender association found with treatment types, suggesting uniformity in treatment approaches across sexes.

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Observational study evaluates drug utilisation and sociodemographic traits in glaucoma patients, highlighting prescribing patterns.

Bhadra et al. (2025) studied this question.

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