Prescribing Trends in a Glaucoma Clinic and Adherence to EGS Guidelines: A Retrospective, Non-Interventional, Single-Center UK Study

DiscussionThere was a clear hierarchy of PGA as first-line, BB as second-line, while CAI and AA were considered third-line choices. First-line choices were generally in line with EGS guidelines. There was a tendency to breach guidelines by escalating treatment in dual steps rather than single steps (especially in third-line treatment). Combination drops were popular. In third-line treatment there was an increased incidence of prescribing errors. This data is important in terms of informing patients of the expected treatment course, to remind clinicians about best practice, and also to guide comparisons of cost-effectiveness with other treatment modalities.
Source: Advances in Therapy - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research