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Inappropriate prescriptions by MAI category
| MAI category | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Indication | 40 (25.2) |
| Effectiveness | 0 (0) |
| Dosage | 2 (1.3) |
| Correct directions | 0 (0) |
| Drug–drug interaction | 0 (0) |
| Drug–disease interaction | 0 (0) |
| Practical directions | 0 (0) |
| Expense | 12 (7.5) |
| Duplication | 0 (0) |
| Duration | 8 (5.0) |
| Total | 62 (39.0) |
MAI Medication Appropriateness Index
