Table 6 Categories of drug related problems
Type of drug related problem | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Adverse drug reaction | 56 | 69.1 |
Drug interaction | 38 | 46.9 |
Need for additional drug therapy | 32 | 39.5 |
Non-adherence | 26 | 32.1 |
Sub-therapeutic dose | 16 | 19.8 |
Overdosage | 15 | 18.5 |
Improper drug selection | 13 | 16.1 |
Medication use without indication | 10 | 12.4 |
Inappropriate laboratory monitoring | 9 | 11.1 |