Comparison of prescribing criteria in hospitalised Australian elderly

The Beers criteria (2003) and McLeod criteria (1997) have been applied internationally to quantify inappropriate prescribing in elderly populations. Similarly, guidelines have been published locally by the National Prescribing Service (NPS). Objective: This study aimed to adapt, evaluate and compare...

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Main Authors: Pattanaworasate W, Emmerton L, Pulver L, Winckel K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centro de Investigaciones y Publicaciones Farmaceuticas 2010-06-01
Series:Pharmacy Practice
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Online Access:http://www.pharmacypractice.org/vol08/02/132-138.htm