Polypharmacy and associated factors among patients with type two diabetes mellitus with comorbidity: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia

Polypharmacy and associated factors among patients with type two diabetes mellitus with comorbidity: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia

Abstract Background Patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) may have various comorbid illnesses, which necessitates the prescription of multiple drugs. Polypharmacy can raise the risk of adverse drug events, drug interactions, and medication non-adherence, even though using numerous medications is not...

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Main Authors: Fasil Bayafers Tamene, Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Akalu Fetene Desalew, Getachew Yitayew Tarekegn, Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie, Selamawit Mengstu Tafere, Mekdes Kiflu, Tilaye Arega Moges, Fisseha Nigussie Dagnew, Samuel Agegnew Wondm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
Diabetes mellitus
Polypharmacy
Comorbidity
Cross-sectional
Northwest Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-025-02011-1
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