In-hospital medication reviews reduce unidentified drug-related problems
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Impact of Pharmacist-Conducted Comprehensive Medication Reviews for Older Adult Patients to Reduce Medication Related Problems
Older adults are demanding increased healthcare attention with regards to prescription use due in large part to highly complex medication regimens. As patients age, medications often have a more pronounced effect on older adults, negatively impacting patient safety and increasing healthcare costs. Comprehensive medication reviews (CMRs) optimize medications for elderly patients and help to avoi...
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عنوان ژورنال: European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0031-6970,1432-1041
DOI: 10.1007/s00228-012-1368-5