undermedication

[US]/ˌʌndəˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/
[UK]/ˌʌndɚˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

Translation

n.insufficient medication; the state of being treated with too little medicine or too low a dose

Phrases & Collocations

severe undermedication

chronic undermedication

undiagnosed undermedication

undiagnosed undermedications

risk of undermedication

undermedication persists

undermedication worsened

Example Sentences

chronic undermedication can worsen symptoms and increase emergency visits.

the audit revealed widespread undermedication among older patients with arthritis.

after the dose adjustment, the clinician ruled out undermedication as the cause.

we need to address undermedication before concluding the therapy has failed.

undermedication is linked to poor pain control and reduced daily functioning.

the pharmacist flagged possible undermedication based on refill gaps.

to prevent undermedication, follow the titration schedule exactly as prescribed.

her chart noted undermedication due to fear of side effects.

clinicians should screen for undermedication during routine follow-up visits.

undermedication often leads to breakthrough symptoms late in the day.

the team discussed undermedication as a potential driver of hospital readmissions.

proper education can reduce undermedication by improving adherence and confidence.

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