More harm than good: why more isn ' t always better with older people ' s medicines

This report calls for a more considered approach to prescribing medicines for our older population. It says too many older people in our society are on too many prescribed medicines, putting them at risk of side effects that in a worrying number of cases can lead to falls and a range of other serious harms. The report also provides evidence showing that prescribing more drugs isn ' t always the best option, particularly when it comes to older people.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
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