Reference

CEL(2012)36

Name

Appropriate prescribing for patients and polypharmacy guidance for review of quality, safe and effective use of long-term medication

Categories

Scottish Government DL (CEL, HDL, MEL)

Organization

Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates

Keywords

NHS SCOTLAND PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES PRESCRIPTIONS DRUG THERAPY CHRONIC DISEASE OLDER PEOPLE SAFETY

Description

Presents the Polypharmacy Guidance for 2012. This is the first iteration of a national approach to address the issues resulting from the use of multiple medicines in the frail and elderly population. The aim is to improve therapeutic care by reducing the risk of adverse drug reactions associated with polypharmacy.

Contact Name

Alpana Mair

Contact Email

Contact Address

Deputy Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, Scottish Government Health Directorates, St Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG.

Contact Phone

Created

2012-11-01 00:00:00

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