Contraindicated metformin prescriptions in German type 2 diabetics: Data from a general population based study. Is metformin therapy carried out critically enough?

Context: Studies report prevalences of contraindications to metformin use in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) to be between 19 – 94%. This reflects international evidence in general. The picture for Germany lacks reliable information, especially based on routinely collected data. Aim: The aim of this study is to analyze the current metformin treatment practice for patients with T2D in Germany, particularly with regard to metformin prescriptions in patients having contraindications. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study to analyze how often physicians prescribe metformin for patients with T2D (n = 1028…