Cost avoidance of pharmacist-led deprescribing using STOPPFrail for older adults in nursing homes.

Eoin Hurley Stephen Byrne Elaine K Walsh Tony Foley Noel Woods Kieran Dalton

Published in: International journal of clinical pharmacy (2024)

Pharmacist-led application of STOPPFrail to frail older nursing home residents is associated with significant cost avoidance. Wider implementation of pharmacist interventions in frail older nursing home residents should be considered to reduce potentially inappropriate medications and patient harm, alongside substantial cost savings for healthcare systems.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
physical activity
healthcare
middle aged
primary care
social media
health information
health insurance