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Optimal medication use in elders. Key to successful aging

M Monane1, S Monane, T Semla

  • 1Department of Medical Affairs, Merck-Medco Managed Care, LLC, Montvale, New Jersey 07645, USA.

The Western Journal of Medicine
|December 31, 1997
PubMed
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Optimizing medication use in older adults is crucial for successful aging. This involves cost-effective prescribing, managing polymedicine, and avoiding polypharmacy to improve health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Clinical Pharmacology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Older adults are significant consumers of prescription and non-prescription medications.
  • Effective pharmacotherapy is a key differentiator in geriatric medicine.
  • Distinguishing appropriate drug use from inappropriate use is vital for health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline strategies for optimal medication use in older populations.
  • To address key issues in geriatric pharmacotherapy for successful aging.
  • To provide a practical understanding of geriatric clinical pharmacology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on geriatric pharmacotherapy.
  • Discussion of themes including cost-effective prescribing, medication compliance, and over-the-counter products.

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  • Analysis of policy implications and pharmaceutical care responsibilities.

    • Main Results:

    • Polymedicine (medication for multiple conditions) is distinct from polypharmacy (inappropriate medication use).
    • Optimal medication use strategies can lead to more cost-effective healthcare.
    • Addressing medication overuse, underuse, and interactions is essential.

    Conclusions:

    • Successful aging is closely linked to optimal medication management in older adults.
    • Understanding geriatric clinical pharmacology is key to improving patient care.
    • Policy and professional responsibility are critical for high-quality pharmaceutical care.