Subgroup analysis of PIM prescribed in specific conditions
Conditions and specific PIM prescribed | Number (%) |
1. Diabetes mellitus (n=552) | |
1.1 Sulfonylureas | 104 (18.8) |
1.2 SGLT2 inhibitor | 71 (12.9) |
2. Hypertension (n=1209) | |
2.1 Diuretics | 173 (14.3) |
2.2 Non-selective peripheral alpha-1 blockers | 22 (1.8) |
2.3 RAS inhibitor/K-sparing diuretics with RAS inhibitor/K-sparing diuretics | 7 (0.6) |
3. Non-cardiovascular disease (n=1483) | |
3.1 Aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease | 82 (5.5) |
PIM, potentially inappropriate medications.