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ArticleJournal of pharmaceutical policy and practice2026

The prevalence and predictor factors of urinary tract infection in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients receiving SGLT2 inhibitors in Qatar: A retrospective cohort study.

Shahad H Alhefel, Binny Thomas, Mohamed Sherbash, Sara Hayder, Mohamed Izham Ibrahim, Rajvir Singh, Ahmad H Alhefel, Salam Abou Safrah, Ahmed Karawia, Ameena Alyazeedi

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Shahad H AlhefelDepartment of Pharmacy, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Binny ThomasDepartment of Pharmacy, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1065-8343
Mohamed SherbashDepartment of Pharmacy, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4209-2460
Sara HayderDepartment of Pharmacy, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Mohamed Izham IbrahimCollege of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9757-3574
Rajvir SinghDepartment of Pharmacy, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2756-3164
Ahmad H AlhefelGeneral Physician, Ministry of Public Health, Doha, Qatar.
Salam Abou SafrahDepartment of Pharmacy, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Ahmed KarawiaDepartment of Pharmacy, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Ameena AlyazeediDepartment of Pharmacy, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.

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Abstract

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted at two hospitals to evaluate UTI prevalence and predictors in elderly T2DM patients treated with SGLT2 inhibitors. Data from electronic health records over one year were analysed. Patients aged 60 + with a UTI diagnosis within 90 days of starting SGLT2 inhibitors were included. The primary outcome was UTI prevalence; secondary outcomes included factors like age, gender, comorbidities, HbA1c levels, and kidney function. Results: In a cohort of 1,024 elderly T2DM patients, 49% experienced UTIs. Significant predictors included gender, nationality, and age. Females had a higher UTI prevalence (68% vs. 32%, Conclusion: The study identified varying risks of urinary tract infections (UTIs) among users of SGLT2 inhibitors, influenced by factors like gender, age, and existing health conditions. This underscores the need for cautious prescribing of SGLT2 inhibitors, emphasising personalised risk assessment and careful evaluation of benefits versus risks. Future research should focus on refining UTI risk prediction and developing targeted interventions for this patient population.

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Older adultsSGLT2 inhibitorsType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)Urinary tract infection (UTI)

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