Prescription trends and costs of diabetes medications in Australia between 2003 and 2019: an analysis and review of the literature

Since the turn of the century, the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Australia has increased, primarily due to rising rates of Type 2 diabetes. Simultaneously, the landscape of diabetes medications has evolved significantly. The change in prescribing trends and public spending on diabetes medications within Australia during this period are not well defined.To establish the frequency and cost of dispensed diabetes medications in the Australian...