Prescription patterns of antihypertensive drugs in a community-health centre in Mexico. A drug utilization study

Study identification

• EU PAS number:
  EUPAS8086
• Study ID:
  27991
• Official title and acronym:
  Prescription patterns of antihypertensive drugs in a community-health centre in Mexico. A drug utilization study
• DARWIN EU® study:
  No
• Study countries:
  Mexico
• Study description:
  In 2012, the National Health and Nutrition Survey reported a prevalence of hypertension in 31.5% of Mexico’s adult population, this rate has increased during the last few years, antihypertensive drug consumption has also increased. Whether this consumption is adequate to the current hypertension prevalence and current guidelines is still unknown. In this context, it is intended to know antihypertensive drugs’ prescription patterns, and to assess blood pressure control determinants in Mexico. For the purpose, a retrospective survey is carried out in a community-health centre in Mexico City. Medical records are reviewed to identify those corresponding to hypertension diagnosed patients. All relevant information is retrieved, particular attention is paid to co-morbidities and medications. The adequacy of actual treatment to the current official Mexican guidelines will be evaluated.
• Study status:
  Finalised

Research institutions and networks

Institutions

NA

Study timelines

Date when funding contract was signed

Planned:08/01/2013

Actual:08/01/2013

Study start date

Planned:04/02/2013

Actual:04/02/2013

Date of final study report

Planned:11/02/2015

Actual:11/02/2019

Sources of funding

Other

More details on funding

UNAM

Regulatory

• Was the study required by a regulatory body?:
  No
• Is the study required by a Risk Management Plan (RMP)?:
  Not applicable