Table 2.
Common groups of medicines deprescribed
| Type of drug | Number | Per cent |
|---|---|---|
| Laxatives | 102 | 14.4 |
| Skin | 59 | 8.4 |
| Bone protection | 49 | 7.0 |
| Acid regulating | 38 | 5.4 |
| Antidepressants | 33 | 4.7 |
| Hypertension | 30 | 4.3 |
| Lipid regulation | 30 | 4.3 |
| Others | 363 | 51.5 |
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