Table 2.
Coadministered drugs
| Drug category | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular agents | 11.9 | 58 |
| Nutrients and minerals | 10.5 | 51 |
| Hormones | 8.2 | 40 |
| Antidepressants | 7.8 | 38 |
| Anticoagulants | 4.3 | 21 |
| Gastrointestinal agents | 3.1 | 15 |
| Analgetic agents | 2.9 | 14 |
| Antipsychotics | 2.7 | 13 |
| BGL regulators | 1.9 | 9 |
| Genitourinary agents | 1.9 | 9 |
| MDB agents | 1.4 | 7 |
| OTC agents | 1.2 | 6 |
| Respiratory agents | 1.0 | 5 |
| Anti-inflammatory agents | 0.6 | 3 |
| Anti-gout agents | 0.4 | 2 |
| Ophthalmic agents | 0.4 | 2 |
| Antineoplastics | 0.4 | 2 |
| Immunosuppressive agents | 0.4 | 2 |
| Sedatives and hypnotics | 0.2 | 1 |
| Anti-Parkinson agents | 0.2 | 1 |
| Not classified | 0.2 | 1 |
Classification modified after [45]. Presentation in descending order of prescription frequency of CD categories
BGL blood glucose level, MDB mineral bone density, OTC over-the-counter