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MeSH Heading: Inappropriate Prescribing
Tree Number(s): E02.319.490; N02.421.450.500.249
Unique ID: D057970
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D057970
Scope Note: The practice of administering medications in a manner that poses more risk than benefit, particularly where safer alternatives exist.
Entry Term(s): Inappropriate Prescriptions; Over Prescribing
NLM Classification #: QV 748
Previous Indexing: Drug Prescriptions (1975-2010)
See Also: Deprescriptions; Drug Overdose; Medical Overuse
Public MeSH Note: 2011
History Note: 2011
Date Established: 2011/01/01
Date of Entry: 2010/06/25
Revision Date: 2018/06/29

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