Table 4

Subgroup analysis of PIM prescribed in specific conditions

Conditions and specific PIM prescribedNumber (%)
1. Diabetes mellitus (n=552)
1.1 Sulfonylureas104 (18.8)
1.2 SGLT2 inhibitor71 (12.9)
2. Hypertension (n=1209)
2.1 Diuretics173 (14.3)
2.2 Non-selective peripheral alpha-1 blockers22 (1.8)
2.3 RAS inhibitor/K-sparing diuretics with RAS inhibitor/K-sparing diuretics7 (0.6)
3. Non-cardiovascular disease (n=1483)
3.1 Aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease82 (5.5)
  • PIM, potentially inappropriate medications.