NMIC Bulletin Vol. 28. No.2. 2022 Optimising prescribing for patients with polypharmacy in primary care
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23 May, 2022
Potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) occurs when the risks of prescribed medications outweigh their potential benefits, leaving the patient at increased risk of adverse drug reactions (ADRs)
Risk factors for PIP include polypharmacy, multimorbidity, and older age
Certain medications are higher risk for ADRs and require regular monitoring by the prescriber to mitigate their risks of ADRs
There is some evidence that structured medication review in primary care can optimise prescribing and improve patient outcomes
