AUTHOR=Osoro Ian , Amir Mohammed , Vohra Manisha , Sharma Amit 

TITLE=Pharmacist Interventions in Minimizing Drug Related Problems in Diabetes With Co-Existing Hypertension: A Five-Year Overview and Ground Report From India

JOURNAL=International Journal of Public Health

VOLUME=68

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.ssph-journal.org/journals/international-journal-of-public-health/articles/10.3389/ijph.2023.1605808

DOI=10.3389/ijph.2023.1605808

ISSN=1661-8564

ABSTRACT=<p><bold>Objective:</bold> The study aimed to investigate the pharmacist interventions in minimizing drug-related problems in diabetes with co-existing hypertension.</p><p><bold>Methods:</bold> Prospective observational study.</p><p><bold>Results:</bold> Overall, a total of 628 interventions were recommended for 1,914 patients during the 5-year period of study. Among all the interventions, the majority were suggested regarding “substituting the drug” (39%), change in frequency of administration (25%), and addition of drug (14%). Patient compliance status was found significant (<italic>p =</italic> 0.29 ± 0.07).</p><p><bold>Conclusion:</bold> Clinical pharmacists have a crucial role in minimizing drug related problems. Particularly, there should be a greater emphasis on patient counselling and patient follow-up.</p>