A Survey Snapshot Measuring Insulin Underuse in a Primary Care Clinic.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1370/afm.2899 and PMC identifier 9870629.
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Abstract
The rising cost of insulin has created problems for physicians in the management of diabetes. The objective of our study was to determine the prevalence of cost-related insulin underuse in a primary care environment. We administered surveys to adult respondents diagnosed with diabetes who were prescribed insulin in the last 12 months. The primary outcome measured was the frequency of cost-related underuse of insulin within the last year. Ninety respondents completed the survey with results indicating 44% experienced cost-related suboptimal therapy. Prevalence of insulin underuse remains high in primary care and prescribers should regularly assess medication cost barriers with all patients.
Medical subject headings
- Insulin
- Diabetes Mellitus