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Table 4 When to add RFU according to participants

From: Prescribers’ perspectives on including reason for use information on prescriptions and medication labels: a qualitative thematic analysis

Add RFU

Do not add RFU

• Older adults

• Antibiotics for paediatric patients

• Polypharmacy

• Unusual dose or indication

• Persons who need supports to take medications

• As needed (PRN) medications

• Medications for acute conditions

• Treatment for sensitive illnesses (e.g. sexually transmitted infections [STIs], psychiatric medications)

• Adding RFU increases patient’s anxiety

• Could affect patient’s likelihood of taking the medication

• Off-label prescribing