Drug related problems (DRPs) based on the Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe (PCNE) V.6.2 classification scheme
| Classification of DRPs | DRP code V 6.2 | Cause | No. (%) of DRPs (n=184) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug selection | C1.1 | Inappropriate drug | 39 (21.1) |
| C1.2 | No indication for drug | 19 (9.6) | |
| C1.3 | Inappropriate combination of drug, drugs and food | 30 (15.2) | |
| C1.4 | Inappropriate duplication of therapeutic group or active ingredient | 3 (1.6) | |
| C1.8 | Synergistic/preventive drug required and not given | 5 (2.6) | |
| Drug form | C2.1 | Inappropriate drug form | 30 (15.2) |
| Dose selection | C3.1 | Drug dose too low | 5 (2.5) |
| C3.4 | Dosage regimen too frequent | 4 (2) | |
| C3.7 | Deterioration/improvement of disease state requiring dosage adjustment | 34 (17.1) | |
| Treatment duration | C4.1 | Duration of treatment too short | 4 (2) |
| C4.2 | Duration of treatment too long | 11 (5.9) |