First Choice Anti-Hypertensives for People With Diabetes
Identifying Attributes
Care Settings
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Type of Quality Indicator
IOM Quality Dimension
Setting-Specific Domain
Defining Attributes
Definition
Number of people with diabetes who are long-term users of glucose regulating medication (A10B) with concomitant use of ≥ 1 prescription angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-I) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB).
Numerator
Number of people who are long-term users of glucose regulating medication (A10B) with concomitant use of ≥ 1 prescription angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-I) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
Denominator
Number of people who are long-term users of glucose regulating medication (A10B) with concomitant use of ≥ 1 prescription antihypertensives (ATC-C02) or diuretics (ATC C03) or beta-blockers (ATC C07) or calcium channel blockers (C08) or angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-I) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). Number of people who are long-term users of glucose regulating medication (A10B) are defined as individuals who use >270 Defined Daily Doses (DDD) of A10B per year. If prescribing database does not report DDD, derive indicator using >270 days of A10B per year
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Use of Risk Adjustment
Risk Adjustments
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Collection and Reporting Attributes
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OECD