Table 4.

Types of drug-related problems requiring intervention (n = 125)

Drug-related problem	n (%)
Noncompliance (drug product not available)	20 (16.0)
Dosage too low (incorrect dose or frequency written)	20 (16.0)
Dosage too high (incorrect dose written, drug interaction, or incorrect administration)	13 (10.4)
Needs additional drug therapy	4 (3.2)
Adverse drug reaction potential due to drug interaction	3 (2.4)
Adverse drug reaction potential due to allergy	3 (2.4)
Unnecessary drug therapy due to duplicate therapy or no indication	3 (2.4)
Noncompliance due to unable to administer or directions not understood	3 (2.4)
Adverse drug reaction potential due to unsafe drug for patient	2 (1.6)
Needs different drug product as dosage form inappropriate	1 (0.8)
Other
Prescription insurance related problems	22 (17.6)
Information missing from prescription (eg, dose, strength, quantity)	19 (15.2)
Miscellaneous (not fit into another category)	9 (7.2)
No refills remaining on prescription	3 (2.4)