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| This column displays the rationale associated with a Medication Therapy Problem. |
| May contain organization-specific values: Yes |
| Category Entries: |
| Duplicate Therapy |
| No medical indication at this time |
| Nonmedication therapy more appropriate |
| Addiction/recreational medication use |
| Treating avoidable adverse medication reaction |
| Preventive therapy |
| Untreated condition |
| Synergistic therapy |
| More effective medication available |
| Condition refractory to medication |
| Dosage form inappropriate |
| Contraindications present |
| Drug not effective for condition |
| Dose too low |
| Frequency inappropriate |
| Incorrect administration |
| Medication interaction |
| Incorrect storage |
| Order duration inappropriate |
| Medication requires monitoring |
| Undesirable effect |
| Unsafe medication for the patient |
| Allergic reaction |
| Dosage increase/decrease too fast |
| Dose too high |
| Does not understand instructions |
| More cost-effective medication available |
| Cannot afford medication product |
| Patient prefers not to take |
| Patient forgets to take |
| Medication product not available |
| Cannot swallow/administer medication |