Key result
Among 1102 prescriptions by cardiologists in Iran, beta-blockers were the most prescribed antihypertensive (46.2%), and the mean number of drugs per prescription (2.84) did not meet WHO standards.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,102)
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Prescribing patterns by cardiologists in Kerman, Iran, showed high use of beta-blockers and low use of diuretics, statins, and ASA, deviating from WHO standard drug use indicators.
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Prescribing patterns deviate from WHO standards among Iranian cardiologists; leaves open reasons for beta-blocker preference and need for outcome studies.
Sepehri et al. (2007) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=1,102). Antihypertensive drugs was evaluated on Antihypertensive prescribing pattern (quality and quantity of prescriptions using WHO standard drug indicators). Among 1102 prescriptions by cardiologists in Iran, beta-blockers were the most prescribed antihypertensive (46.2%), and the mean number of drugs per prescription (2.84) did not meet WHO standards.