Table 1 Interpretation of standard template categories of DRP from the EMR
Categories of DRPs documented in the EMR according to local instructions and standard template | Interpretation |
|---|---|
TDM medication | TDM; therapeutic drug monitoring, Drugs requiring therapeutic monitoring |
Suitability for elderly | Potentially inappropriate drugs for elderly patients according to The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare |
Drugs not recommended | According to the Regional drug and therapeutics committee |
Problems with administration/handling | For example, medication crush, cut, inhalation technique |
Drug interactions | C/D drug- drug interactions |
Choice of drug/dosage | Dose not adjusted for the patient (i.e. in relation to renal or hepatic function) |
Unclear indication/not documented | No information/unclear indication for medication treatment, or weak evidence for specific medication |
Additional treatment | Suboptimal treatment |
Potential adverse drug reaction | An undesired effect of medication treatment |
No identified DRP |