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To assess the appropriateness of a drug, the following questions should be considered in view of the patient's medical problems and current medications. For combination drugs, the questions should be considered for each drug. See also Appropriate Prescribing.
Unanswered Questions will be Highlighted in Red.
1. Is there an indication for the drug?
2. Is the medication effective for the condition?
3. Is the dosage correct?
4. Are the directions correct?
5. Are the directions practical?
6. Are there clinically significant drug-drug interactions?
7. Are there clinically significant drug-disease or drug-condition interactions?
8. Is there unnecessary duplication with other drug(s)?
9. Is the duration of therapy acceptable?
10. Is this drug the least expensive alternative compared with others for the same use?
Source: http://www.geriatricsatyourfingertips.org
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