Metformin or Combination of Metformin Prescribed for Patients With Diabetes II
Identifying Attributes
Care Settings
Country
Publishing Organisation
Type of Quality Indicator
IOM Quality Dimension
Domain
Defining Attributes
Definition
At least 6 discount prescriptions for metformin or combinations there of for type II diabetes (with the diagnosis E11) that are on the list have been prescribed in 14 months.
Numerator
The number of patients with at least 6 discount prescriptions for metformin or combinations there of for diabetes in 14 months.
Denominator
All type II diabetic patients (ODC-10 code E11) who are on the current (reviewed) year in lists of chronic illnesses.
Exclusions
The following cases are excluded; if according to the population register, the person has left Estonia (lives abroad) or the corresponding diagnosis of chronic illness is on the treatment invoice only with the extension "0 - diagnosis unspecified".
Use of Risk Adjustment
Risk Adjustments
Stratifications
Collection and Reporting Attributes
Type of Data Collection
Data Collection Methods
Estonian Health Insurance Fund database
Frequency of Data Collection
Frequency of Data Collection in Days
Reporting Methods
Reporting Frequency
Reporting Frequency in Days
Indicator Has Recommended Targets
Source and Reference Attributes
Evidence Source
Merilind et al. Pay for performance of Estonian family doctors and impact of different practice- and patient-related characteristics on a good outcome: A quantitative assessment