Table1 The medication appropriateness index criterion

Is there an indication for the drug

0

3

Is the medication effective for the condition

0

3

Is the dosage correct

0

2

Are the directions correct

0

1

Are the directions practical^a

0

1

Are there clinically significant drug-drug interaction

2

0

Are there clinically significant drug-disease/condition interactions

2

0

Is there unnecessary duplication with other drug(s)

1

0

Is the duration of therapy acceptable

0

1

Is this drug the least expensive alternative compared to others of equal utility

0

1