Polypharmacy - Solutions for Enhanced Drug Safety

• Published in: Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) Vol. 142; no. 14; p. 1046
• Main Authors: Krause, Olaf, Picksak, Gesine, Junius-Walker, Ulrike
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: German
• Published: Germany 01.07.2017
• Subjects: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Drug Monitoring - methods; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions - prevention & control; Female; Geriatric Assessment - methods; Germany; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Polypharmacy; Quality Improvement - organization & administration; Safety Management - organization & administration

Polypharmacy (≥ 5 drugs) is common among older people and may lead to falls, ADEs and delirium. Adherence is an important part in the medication management. Simple questions (i. e. for OTC, handling and omission of drugs) are effective. As most old people are treated by general practitioners (GP), t...