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Inappropriate Prescribing
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Definition
: The practice of administering medications in a manner that poses more risk than benefit, particularly where safer alternatives exist.
Other names
Prescriptions, Inappropriate; Prescription, Inappropriate; Prescribings, Over; Prescribings, Inappropriate; Prescribing, Over; Prescribing, Inappropriate; Over Prescribings; Inappropriate Prescription; Inappropriate Prescribings; Over Prescribing; Inappropriate Prescriptions