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Oct 12, 2025

4 min

What are the most widely used consensus criteria for medication use in older adults?

With more than half of older adults regularly taking three or more prescription medications, the risk of adverse drug events increases significantly. Understanding **what are the most widely used consensus criteria for medication use in older adults** is essential for healthcare professionals and caregivers to ensure safe and effective pharmacological management.

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Oct 7, 2025

4 min

What is the screening tool for older people's prescriptions? An Expert Guide

According to the National Institutes of Health, over 36% of older adults take five or more medications, a practice known as polypharmacy, which significantly increases the risk of adverse drug events. Effective screening is crucial, and the primary tools used for older people's prescriptions include the Beers Criteria and the STOPP/START criteria.

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