A Prospective Cross Sectional Study of Medications Prescribed for the Treatment of Patients with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus in Tirupur District

BACKROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important public health problem in developing countries. Drug utilization study of anti-diabetic agents is of paramount importance to promote rational drug use in diabetics and make available valuable information for the healthcare team. The aim of study was to investigate the drug utilization pattern in type-2 diabetic patients. PATIENT AND METHODS: A prospective, cross-sectional study was carried out in medicine outpatient at government hospital, tirupur for a period of six weeks. Patients who fulfilled inclusion criteria and had type-2 diabetes mellitus were included in the study. Data was analysed using Excel 2007. RESULT: A total 110 patients were enrolled in the study. In this study, type-2 diabetes was more prevalent in elder patient of age group 61-70 years[41(37.275%)]. Male patients were [52(47.24%)] while female patient were [58(52.73%)]. Most of the common utilized class of drugs was Biguanides 70% followed by Sulphonylureas 58.18%. CONCLUSION: Metformin was the most utilized (70%) anti-diabetic agent for type-2 diabetes. The principal aim of this study is to facilitate the rational use of drugs in population