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18 Μαΐ 2023 · In a 2022 national opinion poll, 18% of adults of all ages reported not filling a prescription medication due to costs in the past year. 1 Even among older adults insured under Medicare, 14.4% reported cost-related medication nonadherence in 2016. 2 Recent high levels of inflation may have worsened cost-related medication nonadherence among ...
7 Οκτ 2020 · Older adults often have complex medication regimens with multiple prescription and non-prescription medications. Previous research has shown that medication-related challenges such as incorrect doses, drug interactions, side effects, poor adherence, and high costs are common among this group.
To help ensure that you have all the information required to perform an optimal medication assessment, consider asking your patients to bring in everything that they take, prescription or otherwise.
1 Απρ 2024 · Prescribing for older patients presents unique challenges. Premarketing drug trials often exclude older adults, and approved doses may not be appropriate for older adults [ 1 ]. Many medications need to be used with special caution because of age-related changes in pharmacokinetics (ie, absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) and ...
This initiative targeted three key areas of medication safety: high-risk situations, polypharmacy, and transitions of care. 1 Optimal medication use can improve health outcomes in older adults and reduce healthcare costs. Prescribing medications in older adults is a complex process.
9 Αυγ 2019 · Most seniors have prescription drug coverage through Medicare Part D, but majorities across party lines say drug costs are unreasonable. This @KFF data note examines this group’s experiences...
A recent national population-based study found that 36% of older adults take five or more prescription medications daily to manage chronic illnesses. 3 Additionally, 38% use over-the-counter (OTC) medications and 64% use dietary supplements. 3.
