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Revista de la OFIL

versão On-line ISSN 1699-714Xversão impressa ISSN 1131-9429

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PALOMO, VB; MANUCHA, W  e  CALDERON, CP. Pharmacoepidemiology as a useful strategy in diabetes mellitus: experience in a Health Center in Mendoza, Argentina. Rev. OFIL·ILAPHAR [online]. 2021, vol.31, n.3, pp.269-274.  Epub 30-Maio-2022. ISSN 1699-714X.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/s1699-714x2021000300004.

Introduction:

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is essential for public health, and Pharmacoepidemiology is a useful tool to control it.

Objective:

To determine frequency, comorbidities, dispensation, and consumption of medicines in a Primary Health Care Center of Mendoza, Argentina.

Methodology:

A descriptive, observational, cross-sectional, retrospective study was carried out in 700 adult patients, frequency of DM, comorbidities, dispensation, and consumption of medications was determined.

Results:

Association between male sex and the risk of DM was found. Type 2 DM was the most frequent. Hypertension was the comorbidity associated with DM. Most dispensed drugs: insulin and metformin, most consumed drugs: metformin then enalapril.

Conclusion:

The pharmacoepidemiological analysis allowed to detect problems related to DM, its comorbidities, and treatments.These studies favor the prevention and treatment of DM.

Palavras-chave : Diabetes mellitus; comorbidities; consumption; dispensation; Pharmacoepidemiology.

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