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Table 2 Evaluation of measures taken during the prescription process in response to an alert.

From: Substantial reduction of inappropriate tablet splitting with computerised decision support: a prospective intervention study assessing potential benefit and harm

Adjustment of medication regimen in response to an alert

Total number of adjustments

n (%)

Suboptimal adjustments

Number of suboptimal adjustments

n

Switch to another product (same or lower strength)

26 (37.7)

Prescription still demands splitting of unscored brand

4

Switch to ≥ 2 brands with different strengths

16 (23.2)

Suboptimal combination of strengths (preventable large number of tablets has to be taken)

3

Selection of a liquid formulation

1 (1.4)

Selection of parenteral solution instead of oral solution

1

Adjustment of dosage regimen (dosage interval and/or daily dose)

23 (33.3)

maintenance dose was increased and exceeds the maximum recommended dose in the SPC

1

Selection of another brand and adjustment of dosage regimen

3 (4.3)

none

0

Total

69 (100)

 

9