Table 3 Assessment of identification rate of improper prescriptions.
Item | Control group (n = 39,798) | Practice group (n = 39,810) | Χ2 value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Medications usage beyond indications | 10(0.025) | 48(0.12) | 17.057 | 0.017 |
Combination drug therapy without evidence | 23(0.058) | 51(0.13) | ||
Wrong drug selected | 8(0.020) | 44(0.11) | ||
Wrong drug dosage | 15(0.038) | 46(0.12) | ||
Wrong diluent volume | 16(0.040) | 66(0.17) | ||
Wrong diluent | 13(0.033) | 51(0.13) | ||
Wrong administration route of medication | 7(0.018) | 49(0.12) | ||
Wrong frequency for of medication usage | 2(0.005) | 45(0.11) | ||
Total | 94(0.24) | 400(1.00) |
