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Medication usage in an elderly population.

J R Ostrom, E R Hammarlund, D B Christensen

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    Elderly residents frequently use prescription and nonprescription drugs, often storing expired medications. Many seniors lack knowledge of adverse drug reactions and underutilize pharmacists, increasing medication risks.

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Pharmacology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Independent elderly residents in urban settings face unique medication management challenges.
    • Understanding medication use and pharmacy service utilization is crucial for this demographic.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess medication use, storage, and pharmacy service utilization among elderly residents.
    • To identify potential medication-related problems and risk factors in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • Interviews and home observations were conducted with 183 elderly residents.
    • Data collected on medication types, usage, storage, and pharmacy service utilization.
    • Frequencies of use and prevalence of potential problems were determined.

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    Main Results:

    • 75% regularly used prescription drugs; 82% used nonprescription drugs.
    • 51% stored noncurrent prescription drugs; 67% stored noncurrent nonprescription drugs.
    • Common problems included dosage discrepancies, potential interactions, and medication underuse.

    Conclusions:

    • Prevalence of noncurrent medications and underutilization of pharmacists pose risks.
    • Lack of knowledge regarding adverse drug reactions management is a concern.
    • Interventions are needed to improve medication safety and pharmacist consultation among the elderly.