Non-dispensed prescriptions – A nationwide descriptive study
The share and number of non-dispensed prescriptions varied across therapeutic areas, medicine groups, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and patient groups. Healthcare professionals should avoid unnecessary prescribing and improve medication adherence to ensure safer and more effective care.
Authors
- Hanna Koskinen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8001-3076)
- Hanna Rättö (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5122-1175)
- Heini Kari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2061-2552)
- Fredriikka Nurminen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7226-0173)
Institutions
- University of Turku (FI)
- Turku University of Applied Sciences (FI)
- Turku Centre for Computer Science (FI)
- Social Insurance Institution (FI)
- Turku PET Centre (FI)
- Turku Centre for Biotechnology (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy
- Published
- 2024-11-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcsop.2024.100541
- Primary Topic
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00