Table 2.

The participants’ scores (mean ± s.d.) regarding application of rational pharmacotherapy process, according to the physician questionnaire.^ap < 0.05, intervention vs control;^b p < 0.05, baseline vs long-term

		Intervention Group (n = 12)		Control Group (n = 13)
RUD rule	Max. score	Baseline	Long-term	Baseline	Long-term
Taking patient's history into consideration in drug choice	8	4.9 ± 1.6	6.3 ± 1.2	4.9 ± 0.2.2	5.8 ± 2.1
Comparing available drug alternatives due to efficacy, safety, suitability and cost	4	1.9 ± 1.2	3.5 ± 1.0	2.6 ± 1.1	2.4 ± 1.2
Informing the patient about the disease	4	1.5 ± 0.7	1.8 ± 0.7	2.3 ± 1.0	1.9 ± 0.8
Informing the patient about the drug(s)	8	4.1 ± 1.2	5.2 ± 1.3	4.6 ± 2.5	4.3 ± 1.7
Knowing the price of the drug(s)	18	1.3 ± 1.6	4.0 ± 1.9	1.5 ± 0.6	0.5 ± 0.8