To curb overprescribing for seniors, researchers urge annual prescription checkups

Drugs can interact in unpredictable ways, contributing to falls, confusion and other effects often mistaken for normal aging To address the growing problem of overprescribing for seniors, a new Canadian guideline is calling for routine medication reviews. In Canada, roughly two in three adults age 65 or older take five or more medications. While often necessary, complex drug regimens can increase the risk of side effects and affect quality of life. The study underpinning the guideline – co-led b