National Prescribing Trends for High-Risk Anticholinergic Medications in Older Adults.

Taeho Greg RheeYookyung Christy ChoiGregory M OuelletJoseph S Ross

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2018)

The prevalence of high-risk anticholinergic prescriptions was stable over time but varied according to physician specialty and drug class. Quality prescribing should be promoted because safer alternatives are available.

Keyphrases

primary care
adverse drug
quality improvement
emergency department
risk factors
physical activity
drug induced