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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Trends over 5 years in cardiovascular medicine use in Australian veterans with diabetes |
Author: | Roughead, E. Pratt, N. Gilbert, A. |
Citation: | British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2007; 64(1):100-104 |
Publisher: | Blackwell Publishing Ltd |
Issue Date: | 2007 |
ISSN: | 0306-5251 1365-2125 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Roughead, Elizabeth E.; Pratt, Nicole; Gilbert, Andrew L. |
Abstract: | <h4>Aim</h4>To determine trends over 5 years in cardiovascular medicine use in the Australian veteran population with diabetes.<h4>Methods</h4>An observational study. All veterans dispensed medicines indicative of diabetes between 2000 and 2005 were identified from the Veterans Affairs pharmacy claims dataset. Concurrent dispensings of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI), lipid-lowering medicines and antiplatelets were assessed.<h4>Results</h4>ACEI/angiotensin II receptor blocker use has risen from 46% to 67% in the veteran population dispensed medicines indicative of diabetes. Lipid-lowering medicines have increased from 33% to 58% and antiplatelets from 28% to 50%.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The increasing use of cardiovascular medicines in the diabetes population is suggestive of improved treatment practices over time, consistent with guidelines and quality use of medicines initiatives. |
Keywords: | ACE inhibitors antiplatelet cardiovascular diabetes drug utilisation lipid lowering therapy |
Description: | The definitive version is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1365-2125.2007.02853.x |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2125.2007.02853.x |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Public Health publications |
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