Table 2 List of the fifteen items obtained after the second Delphi vote

Prescription of antibiotics^a

Acute bronchitis, nasopharyngitis, otitis media with effusion, uncomplicated influenza

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) testing^a

In systematic screening of prostate cancer in men older than 50, with no information given to the patient regarding the benefits and risks

Prescription of cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine^a

Mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease

Prescription of statins^a

Primary prevention of cardio-vascular risk in older patients

Prescription of benzodiazepine and benzodiazepine-like agents ^a

For insomnia

For generalised anxiety

In older patients, for all indications

Prescription of Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4 inhibitors)

Type 2 diabetes

Prescription of a homeopathic treatment (Influenzinum)

Flu prevention

Prescription of antitussive or expectorants agents

For acute cough or acute bronchitis care

Long-term prescription of proton pump inhibitors

Without reviewing the indication

Prescription of vasodilator agents

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Prescription of tramadol or tramadol with paracetamol

Pain care in older patients

Prescription of lumbar scanner

Low back pain evolving for less than 6 weeks

Prescription of allopurinol

Asymptomatic hyperuricemia in prevention of gout attack, renal hypertension, cardio-vascular disease

Prescription of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID)

Symptomatic treatment of acute sinusitis and pharyngitis

Mammography

Systematic screening for breast cancer in women with no information given to the patient regarding the benefits and risks