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Number (%) of paracetamol prescriptions classified as underdose, potential underdose, overdose and potential overdose according to age
| Age group | Number of prescriptions | Underdose | Potential underdose | Overdose | Potential overdose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 months | 229 | 8 (3.5) | 0 | 50 (21.8) | 11 (4.8) |
| 4–11 months | 628 | 20 (3.2) | 24 (3.8) | 20 (3.2) | 10 (1.6) |
| 1–5 years | 2164 | 203 (9.4) | 182 (8.4) | 38 (1.8) | 7 (0.3) |
| 6–12 years | 1398 | 271 (19.4) | 83 (5.9) | 19 (1.4) | 21 (1.5) |
