Suboptimal medication use may lead to morbidity, mortality and increased costs. To reduce
unnecessary patient harm, medicines management including medication reviews can be …

Background For over 20 years, researchers wanting to record, discuss and compare drug-
related problems (DRPs) have had the task of choosing between a multiplicity of …

Abstract Background Polypharmacy in the Swedish elderly population is currently a
prioritised area of research with a focus on reducing the use of potentially inappropriate …

Objective. To determine whether a pharmacist-led medications review in primary care
reduces the number of drugs and the number of drug-related problems. Design. Prospective …

Background Drug use among the elderly population is generally extensive and the use of
potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) is common, which increases the risk for drug …

Background Clinical pharmacists have important roles in implementing scientifically valid
knowledge and advice on safe, reasonable use of pharmaceuticals. Clinical pharmacy …

Background: More than 20 different types of classification systems for drug-related problems
(DRPs) and their causes have been developed. Classification is necessary to describe and …

Objectives Recently, pharmacists have joined multidisciplinary healthcare teams within
family medicine groups (FMG) in Quebec Province, Canada. This study assessed the impact …

Background The majority of hospitalised patients have drug-related problems. Clinical
pharmacist services including medication history, medication reconciliation and medication …

Background: During pregnancy, women might weigh the benefits of treatment against
potential risks to the unborn child. However, non-adherence to necessary treatment can …