A drug utilization review (DUR) has flagged certain medications as potentially unnecessary based on criteria such as duplication, interactions, or inappropriate dosage or duration.
Drug utilization review (DUR) is a systematic process used to evaluate the appropriateness of medication therapy. It aims to ensure medications are used effectively, safely, and economically. A DUR can identify potential issues such as drug interactions, therapeutic duplication, inappropriate dosage or duration, and allergies.
"The DUR identified the patient's concurrent use of two NSAIDs as unnecessary and potentially harmful."
Use this phrase when documenting the results of a DUR that flags medications as potentially inappropriate or unnecessary.
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