Table 2.

Standardised schema to word recommendations

Strength of the recommendation
• Weak recommendation: It is suggested to discontinue [include the drug] for the management of [include the indication] because it [include the wording regarding the quality of the evidence]
• Strong recommendation It is recommended to discontinue [include the drug] for the management of [include the indication] because it [include the wording regarding the quality of the evidence]
Quality of the evidence
• High quality of evidence: increases/decreases/is associated with …
• Moderate quality of evidence: appears to increase/decrease/be associated with …
• Low quality of evidence: may increase/decrease/be associated with …