PRIME PHARMACOTHERAPY PROBLEMS TYPES

PRIME is used to assess the specif pharmacotherapy problem. It is important component of the
pharmacotherapy plan.

P : Pharmaceutical based problems R : Risks to patients.

I : Interactions M : Mismatch between medication and conditions.
E : Efficacy issues.

P : Pharmaceutical based problems

In it we access patient for

 Dose in either high or low

 Needs additional drug therapy.
 Patient non adherence
 Incorrect dosage form.
 Incorrect route of administration.
 Inappropriate drug
 Improper followup and evaluation

R : Risks to patients
In it we access patient for

 Patient risk for medication allergy

 Side effects of drug
 patient risk for medication allerg
 Improper utilization.

I : Interactions
In it we access patient for

 Drug – Food interaction

 Drug – Drug
 Drug – Lab
 Drug – Environment
 Drug – Disease interactions.
 M : Mismatch between medication and conditions
In it we access patient for

 specific condition remain untreated

 specific condition remain untreated

E : Efficacy issues
In it we access patient for

 adherence with plan

 Patient choice for medication
 Minimal or no therapeutic evidence.
 Availability of medication.