Pharmacist Interventions To Improve Medication Safety In The Elderly Population: A Review Article

Abstract

This review article discusses pharmacist interventions aimed at improving medication safety in the elderly population. The aging population faces unique challenges related to medication use, including multiple chronic conditions, polypharmacy, and age-related physiological changes. The study utilized secondary data from various sources, including previous research studies, guidelines, and reports. Pharmacists take a major role in promoting safe and appropriate medication use in older adults through various interventions. These interventions include medication review, medication reconciliation, deprescribing, patient education, medication therapy management, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The article highlights the importance of pharmacist-led involvement in reducing medication-related problems, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing medication safety in the elderly population. The review emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts between healthcare providers, pharmacists, and patients to optimize medication safety in the elderly population. The study underscores the crucial role of pharmacists in ensuring safe and effective medication use among the elderly and calls for further research to explore innovative interventions to enhance medication wellbeing in this susceptible population.