Evaluating Provider and Pharmacy Discordance in Potential Calcium Channel Blocker –Loop Diuretic Prescribing Cascade

ConclusionOur findings suggest that discordant providers and discordant pharmacies were more commonly involved in the potential  prescribing cascade when compared with a similar control dyad of medications. Opportunities for enhanced care coordination and medication reconciliation should be explored to prevent unnecessary polypharmacy.

Source: Drugs and Aging - January 22, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research