Inappropriate or irrational prescribing. can result to serious morbidity and mortality

■ Poor choice of medicine ■ Polypharmacy or co-prescribing of interacting medicine ■ Prescribing for a self-limiting condition ■ Continuing to prescribe for a longer period than needed ■ Prescribing too low a dose of a medicine ■ Prescribing without taking account of the patient’s wishes.