[Medicines use in older adults in Italy. The OsMed National Report 2019.] / Uso dei farmaci nella popolazione anziana in Italia. Il Rapporto Nazionale OsMed 2019.

ABSTRACT

The "National Report on Medicines use in older adults in Italy. Year 2019" provides a summary of data concerning the expenditure and consumption of medicines in individuals aged 65 or above in Italy. In addition to general characteristics and considerations, analyzes conducted on specific conditions, situations and settings are reported, such as the concomitant use in patients with chronic diseases, the use of medicines in hospitals and RSA and the impact of the covid-19 pandemic. Four local experiences related to deprescribing interventions are then reported, which highlight the feasibility and value of this approach.