The effect of the introduction of a nationwide DUR system where local DUR systems are operatingThe Korean experience
The main role of the nationwide DUR system is to detect contraindications among prescriptions. The number of drugs per prescription was not related to the nationwide DUR introduction. The introduction of duplicate guidelines is considered to be the main reason for no effect. The doctors behaviour likely played a role in nullifying the effectiveness of the nationwide DUR system.
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