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assertioneven-lvc· active/v1· item elv-therapeutic_duplication-002

Therapeutic duplication of paracetamol (e.g., multiple formulations or combination products) is low-value and unsafe. Why: Duplicate paracetamol increases risk of hepatotoxicity due to cumulative dosing without improving analgesia.

assertioneven-lvc· active/v1· item elv-therapeutic_duplication-001

Therapeutic duplication of antihistamines (e.g., concurrent oral and topical or multiple oral antihistamines) is low-value. Why: Duplicate antihistamine therapy increases risk of sedation and anticholinergic effects without additional symptom relief.

assertioneven-lvc· active/v1· item elv-therapeutic_duplication-021

Concurrent prescription of two or more systemic NSAIDs, or a systemic and topical NSAID, is low-value care. Why: Combining NSAIDs increases the risk of gastrointestinal and renal toxicity without a proven increase in analgesic effect.