Table 3 DTRPs identified and resolved by pharmacists in a 23-year-old SP with a prescription
Classification and types of DTRPs | Identified n (%) | Not identified n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Dosage too high (Prescribed dose too high) | ||
Fluconazole 150 mg instead of 50 mg daily or 150 mg weekly for Tinea pedis | 28 (77.8) | 8 (22.2) |
Dosage too high (Duration of treatment too long) | ||
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for 3 weeks instead of 500 mg twice daily for 7- days for the treatment of pleurisy | 25 (69.4) | 11 (30.6) |
Dosage too low (Drug interaction) | ||
Omeprazole + ferrous gluconate (omeprazole decreases the level or effect of ferrous gluconate)a | 4 (11.1) | 32 (88.9) |
Action taken to investigate DTRPs | Action taken n (%) | Action not taken n (%) |
Checked for drug interactions | 0 (0.0) | 36 (100.0) |
Inquire or make clarification from the prescriber | 24 (66.7) | 12 (33.3) |
Recommendations made to resolve the DTRPs | Recommendation made n (%) | Recommendation not made n (%) |
Recommended that prescriber reduce the duration of therapy of ciprofloxacin tablets for pleurisy to 7 days. | 23 (63.9) | 13 (36.1) |
Recommended the reduction of fluconazole dosage to 50 mg daily. | 22 (61.1) | 14 (38.9) |