Long-term conditions

Name Description Data sources Responsible organisation(s) Measure methodology last updated
People with diabetes regularly receiving empagliflozin

This indicator shows the number and percent of people with diabetes receiving empagliflozin regularly. Regular use was defined as empagliflozin dispensed in three or more quarters in a year.

Pharmaceutical Collection (PHARMS), Virtual Diabetes Register Health Quality & Safety Commission | Te Tāhū Hauora June 2024
People with diabetes regularly receiving vildagliptin

This indicator shows the number and percent of people with diabetes receiving vildagliptin regularly. Regular use was defined as vildagliptin dispensed in three or more quarters in a year.

Pharmaceutical Collection (PHARMS), Virtual Diabetes Register Health Quality & Safety Commission | Te Tāhū Hauora Last updated June 2024. This measure has not yet been updated. Refer to the Atlas of Healthcare Variation.
People with diabetes regularly receiving metformin in the relevant year

This indicator shows the number and percent of people with diabetes receiving metformin regularly. Regular use was defined as metformin dispensed in three or more quarters in a year. 

Pharmaceutical Collection (PHARMS), Virtual Diabetes Register Health Quality & Safety Commission | Te Tāhū Hauora Last updated June 2024. This measure has not yet been updated. Refer to the Atlas of Healthcare Variation.
Prevalence of diabetes

This indicator shows the number and percent of the PHO-enrolled New Zealand population recorded as having diabetes in the VDR.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Last updated June 2024. This measure has not yet been updated. Refer to the Atlas of Healthcare Variation.