β3-adrenergic agonists

Finally, the pharmacist should assess the appropriateness of all remaining medications.

The second step to evaluate medication appropriateness is to determine whether the patient has a chronic condition but is not receiving an evidence-based medication shown to improve outcomes (ie, potential prescribing omissions, underuse)

Next, certain laboratory test results and vital signs should be examined to monitor the efficacy and toxicity of each medication.

The first step in assessing medication appropriateness is to compare the patient’s medical problem list with his or her drug list.

Similarly, three items from the implicit MAI (lack of indication, lack of efficacy, therapeutic duplication) may also aid in detecting unnecessary drug use.49