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Table 3 Relationship between DRPs and ATC classification

From: Assessment of the potential impact of resolving drug-related problems by clinical pharmacists in Japan: a retrospective observational study

DRP

ATC classification

A

B

C

G

H

J

L

M

N

R

V

CMs

Non conformity to guidelines or contraindication

37

31

21

3

1

41

0

28

8

0

7

2

Untreated indication

117

66

76

10

3

23

1

25

43

11

7

8

Subtherapeutic dosage

18

31

9

1

1

66

9

3

29

1

1

1

Supratherapeutic dosage

74

46

26

0

2

166

14

36

39

6

4

2

Drug without indication

63

19

71

5

1

11

0

55

31

23

8

11

Drug interaction

4

1

1

0

0

15

0

1

1

0

4

0

Adverse drug reaction

21

5

30

2

0

10

3

11

30

1

1

6

Improper administration

62

29

30

1

4

109

21

7

74

5

4

2

Failure to receive drug

32

3

7

2

0

2

2

9

14

10

5

6

Drug monitoring

0

14

0

0

0

96

0

0

0

0

0

0

ATC classification

A. Alimentary Tract and Metabolism

L. Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents

B. Blood and Blood Forming Organs

M. Musculo-Skeletal System

C. Cardiovascular System

N. Nervous System

G. Genito Urinary System and Sex Hormones

R. Respiratory System

H. Systemic Hormonal Preparations

V. Various

J. Antiinfectives for Systemic Use

CMs: Chinese Medicines

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