Table 2.
No. | Primary domain | Code | Sub-classes | Frequency (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Adverse drug reactions |
P1.1 |
Hypoglycaemia |
19 (2.7) |
Gastrointestinal disturbances |
19 (2.7) |
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Cough |
13 (1.8) |
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Muscle ache and cramps |
10 (1.4) |
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Dizziness |
5 (0.7) |
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Others |
44 (6.2) |
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|
Subtotal |
|
|
110 (15.6) |
2 |
Drug choice problems |
P2.1 |
Inappropriate drug |
6 (0.8) |
P2.3 |
Inappropriate duplication |
5 (0.7) |
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P2.4 |
Contraindication |
1 (0.1) |
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P2.5 |
No clear indication for drug |
10 (1.4) |
||
P2.6 |
No drug prescribed but clear indication |
41 (5.8) |
||
P2.7 |
Inadequate regimen |
3 (0.4) |
||
P2.8 |
Drug not required |
1 (0.1) |
||
|
Subtotal |
|
|
67 (9.5) |
3 |
Dosing problem |
P3.1 |
Dose too low or frequency not enough |
10 (1.4) |
P3.2 |
Dose too high or frequency too often |
10 (1.4) |
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P3.3 |
Duration of treatment too short |
1 (0.1) |
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P3.4 |
Duration of treatment too long |
1 (0.1) |
||
P3.5 |
Inappropriate dosing |
2 ((0.3) |
||
|
Subtotal |
|
|
24 (3.4) |
4 |
Drug use problems |
P4.1 |
Drug not taken or administered at all |
20 (2.8) |
P4.3 |
Incorrect administration |
69 (9.8) |
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P4.4 |
Non-adherence to medication |
146 (20.7) |
||
|
Subtotal |
|
|
235 (33.3) |
5 |
Drug interaction |
P5.1 |
Potential interaction |
4 (0.5) |
6 |
Others |
P6.2 |
Insufficient awareness/knowledge |
144 (20.1) |
P6.3 |
Unclear complaints |
82 (11.6) |
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P6.4 |
Therapy failure |
98 (13.9) |
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P6.5 |
Worries about complications/ADRs |
15 (2.1) |
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P6.6 |
Dispensing issues |
11 (1.6) |
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P6.7 |
Lifestyle modifications |
8 (1.1) |
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P6.8 |
Monitoring for side effects |
3 (0.4) |
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P6.9 |
Technical issues |
2 (0.3) |
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TOTAL | 706 (100) |
*Subclasses added, not in The PCNE Classification V 5.01.