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Potentially inappropriate prescribing and cost outcomes for older people: a national population study
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology · 2010 · Vol. 69(5) · pp. 543–552
Caitríona Cahir✉(Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland)Tom FaheyMary TeelingConor Teljeur(Trinity College Dublin)J. FeelyKathleen Bennett
Abstract
The findings identify a high prevalence of PIP in Ireland with significant cost consequences.
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient OutcomesBlood Pressure and Hypertension StudiesHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeMedicinePolypharmacyMedical prescriptionReimbursementPopulationPharmacyPharmacoepidemiologyDrugDefined daily doseFormulary
MeSH terms
AgedAged, 80 and overCosts and Cost AnalysisFemaleHumansIrelandMaleMedication ErrorsDrug PrescriptionsCohort StudiesTreatment OutcomePolypharmacyInappropriate Prescribing
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