Statin Prescription Patterns and Associated Factors Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending Diabetic Clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Purpose: To determine statin prescription patterns and associated factors among type 2 diabetes patients attending the diabetic clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Patients And Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study involving outpatients was conducted from September 2020 to November 2020. Statin prescription history (both type and dosage) was obtained from patients as well as from the electronic medical records for determination of patterns.