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Quality use of allopurinol in the elderly
1Department of Geriatric Medicine, John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Journal of Quality in Clinical Practice
|May 23, 2000
Abstract:
Allupurinol is a commonly prescribed drug. However, the use of this drug is not based on evidence and guidelines. We audited Allopurinol prescriptions in patients aged 65 years and over in a teaching hospital over 22 weeks. In 47% of patients the dose was higher than recommended and in 40% it was lower. Quality use of medications is an important issue to maintain quality of life in the elderly.