Table 2 Categories of PCIs according to PCNE V5.01 classification
No. | Primary domain | Code | Sub-classes | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Adverse drug reactions | P1.1 | Hypoglycaemia | 19 (2.7) |
Gastrointestinal disturbances | 19 (2.7) | |||
Cough | 13 (1.8) | |||
Muscle ache and cramps | 10 (1.4) | |||
Dizziness | 5 (0.7) | |||
Others | 44 (6.2) | |||
| Â | Subtotal | Â | Â | 110 (15.6) |
2 | Drug choice problems | P2.1 | Inappropriate drug | 6 (0.8) |
P2.3 | Inappropriate duplication | 5 (0.7) | ||
P2.4 | Contraindication | 1 (0.1) | ||
P2.5 | No clear indication for drug | 10 (1.4) | ||
P2.6 | No drug prescribed but clear indication | 41 (5.8) | ||
P2.7 | Inadequate regimen | 3 (0.4) | ||
P2.8 | Drug not required | 1 (0.1) | ||
| Â | Subtotal | Â | Â | 67 (9.5) |
3 | Dosing problem | P3.1 | Dose too low or frequency not enough | 10 (1.4) |
P3.2 | Dose too high or frequency too often | 10 (1.4) | ||
P3.3 | Duration of treatment too short | 1 (0.1) | ||
P3.4 | Duration of treatment too long | 1 (0.1) | ||
P3.5 | Inappropriate dosing | 2 ((0.3) | ||
| Â | Subtotal | Â | Â | 24 (3.4) |
4 | Drug use problems | P4.1 | Drug not taken or administered at all | 20 (2.8) |
P4.3 | Incorrect administration | 69 (9.8) | ||
P4.4 | Non-adherence to medication | 146 (20.7) | ||
| Â | Subtotal | Â | Â | 235 (33.3) |
5 | Drug interaction | P5.1 | Potential interaction | 4 (0.5) |
6 | Others | P6.2 | Insufficient awareness/knowledge | 144 (20.1) |
P6.3 | Unclear complaints | 82 (11.6) | ||
P6.4 | Therapy failure | 98 (13.9) | ||
P6.5 | Worries about complications/ADRs | 15 (2.1) | ||
P6.6 | Dispensing issues | 11 (1.6) | ||
P6.7 | Lifestyle modifications | 8 (1.1) | ||
P6.8 | Monitoring for side effects | 3 (0.4) | ||
P6.9 | Technical issues | 2 (0.3) | ||
| Â | TOTAL | 706 (100) | ||