Evaluation and assessment of prescribing patterns in elderly patients using two explicit criteria based screening tools: [the priscus list and stopp/start criteria]

ABSTRACT

Background and Objectives: Rational prescribing can prevent medication errors and the associated harm, especially in old age patients, as they are being frequently prescribed with drugs for various ailments .Moreover, polypharmacy is a common practice in them. Therefore, a significant threat of potential drug interactions and adverse effects exist. Current study focuses on assessment of Potentially Inappropriate Medication [PIM] in medication prescribed to old age patients