Table 3 Low-value prescribing practice case examples and Choosing Wisely list origin
Prescribing practice example number | Practice | Choosing Wisely list |
|---|---|---|
1 | Avoid prescribing antibiotics for upper respiratory infections | USA |
2 | Don’t use benzodiazepines in the elderly | International |
3 | Avoid long-term PPI therapy for GI symptoms | International |
4 | Avoid antipsychotics for dementia | International |
5 | Do not use antibiotics in asymptomatic bacteriuria | Australia |
6 | Don’t recommend the regular use of oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) in older people | Australia |
7 | Don’t prescribe testosterone therapy unless there is evidence of proven testosterone deficiency | Australia |
8 | Don’t initiate and continue medicines for primary prevention in individuals who have a limited life expectancy | Australia |
9 | Don’t routinely prescribe two or more antipsychotic medications concurrently | USA |