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October 2, 2025International Journal of Basic & Clinical PharmacologyOpen Access

Assessment of antidiabetic drug utilization and prescribing trends in outpatient care at a district general hospital in central Maharashtra

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MKMrityunjay KothariRGReena R. GiriJAJ. Abraham

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Overview

Observational study assesses antidiabetic drug utilization in 605 patients, indicating adherence to rational prescribing.

Key Points

  • Combination therapy was utilized in 68.6% of cases, emphasizing the trend towards glycemic control in diabetes management.
  • Metformin was prescribed in 95.9% of prescriptions, affirming its role as a foundational treatment for diabetes.
  • The prospect of ongoing monitoring is critical, suggesting potential for improved diabetes management strategies in outpatient settings.
  • Generic prescribing reached 100%, demonstrating commitment to rational prescribing principles and medication accessibility.

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Kothari et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de84bf5b556a9128e1bcb5https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20253293
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