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Number of Patients with Potentially Inappropriate Medications (PIMs) Identified by the STOPP Criteria (Top Five)
| Criteria | n |
|---|---|
| Drug prescribed beyond the recommended duration, where treatment duration is well defined | 58 |
| Duplicate drug class prescription | 12 |
| Benzodiazepines for ≥4 weeks | 54 |
| Benzodiazepines | 54 |
| Neuroleptic drugs | 28 |
