Table 4 Classification of causes of drug-related problems with Levothyroxine
Classification Divisions | Pre (First visit) | Post (Second visit) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CG, n (%) | IG, n (%) | p | CG, n (%) | IG, n (%) | p | |
The Causes (including possible causes for potential problems) | ||||||
1. Drug selection | 8 (15.3) | 21 (31.8) | 8 (15.3) | 0 (0) | ||
C1.3 Inappropriate combination of drugs or drugs and herbal medications | 8 (15.3) | 21 (31.8) | < 0.001 | 8 (15.3) | 0 (0) | 0.016 |
7. Patient related | 44 (84.6) | 45 (68.1) | 44 (84.6) | 24 (100) | ||
C7.5 Patient takes food that interacts C7.7 Inappropriate timing or dosing intervals | 36 (69.3) 8 (15.3) | 24 (36.3) 21 (31.8) | 0.740 < 0.001 | 36 (69.3) 8 (15.3) | 24 (100) 0 (0) | 0.740 0.016 |
Total DRP (n = 118) | 52 (100) | 66 (100) | < 0.001 | 52 (100) | 24 (100) | 0.053 |