Study Identifies Potentially Harmful Drug Combinations Prescribed to Older Adults
Source Summary
An Ontario-wide study has identified common medications, including statins and iron supplements, that trigger prescribing cascades in older adults. These cascades result in patients unknowingly taking additional drugs to treat side effects caused by their original medications.
Why it matters
Identifying these prescribing cascades is significant because older adults may be exposed to unnecessary medications and their associated risks, potentially compromising their health and medication safety.
