Open AccessPharmacist-led medication review in patients over 65: a randomized, controlled trial in primary care
Author(s) -
Janet Krska
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
age and ageing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1468-2834
pISSN - 0002-0729
DOI - 10.1093/ageing/30.3.205
Subject(s) - medicine , medical prescription , pharmacist , randomized controlled trial , family medicine , pharmaceutical care , medical record , intervention (counseling) , medication therapy management , health care , medline , quality of life (healthcare) , pharmacy , nursing , political science , law , economics , economic growth
regular medication review has been recommended for those over 75 and those on multiple drug therapy. Pharmacists are a potential source of assistance in reviewing medication. Evidence of the benefits of this process is needed.
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