Key result
Calcium channel blockers rank as the most preferred antihypertensives, with ~50% of patients on monotherapy.
Why the study?
What are the prescribing patterns, costs, and physician perspectives regarding antihypertensive agents in South Indian hospitals?
Cross-Sectional (n=2,100)
Yes
What are the prescribing patterns, costs, and physician perspectives regarding antihypertensive agents in South Indian hospitals?
CCBs and combination therapy are preferred over traditional diuretics or beta-blockers for hypertension management in South India, aligning with recent clinical trial outcomes.
Informs South Indian antihypertensive prescribing favoring CCBs; leaves open outcome impact and generalizability pending prospective data.
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Rao et al. (2011) conducted a cross-sectional in essential hypertension (n=2,100). Antihypertensive prescribing patterns was evaluated on Prescription pattern of antihypertensive agents and cost-analysis.
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