ATENCIÓN FARMACÉUTICA GERIÁTRICA: ANÁLISIS DE LAS PRESCRIPCIONES AL ALTA

• Published in: El Farmaceutico Hospitales no. 153; p. 15
• Main Authors: N. Quer Margall, M.ª Ángeles Bobis Casas
• Format: Trade Publication Article
• Language: English
• Published: Barcelona Ediciones Mayo 01.04.2004
• Subjects: Older people; Patient admissions; Prescription drugs

The proportion of elderly people has increased in the developed world. This age group receives a great number of prescriptions. Persons of advanced age take many drugs for a number of diseases, a fact that increments the risk of adverse reactions and of interactions. The pharmacist plays an importan...