How retail pharmacy policies drive overprescribing
A recent New York Times investigation revealed that retail pharmacies are pressuring pharmacists to fill prescriptions at an unsafe pace, leading to overprescribing and medication errors. More
Many older adults and caregivers unaware of drug risks, survey finds
Despite the prevalence of multiple medication use, a significant proportion of both older adults and caregivers were unaware that older adults should avoid certain medications. More
Overtreatment of diabetes leads to thousands of hospitalizations each year
A recent study finds that overtreatment of older adults for Type 2 diabetes is common, harmful, and preventable. More
One in twenty patients exposed to preventable harm, new analysis finds
Health care providers still have a long way to go when it comes to reducing preventable harm, especially harm from medications. More
Antibiotics and Anticholinergics: Not always as safe as they seem
Overuse of antibiotics and some over-the-counter medications can have serious consequences, especially for older patients. More
The psychiatric “prescribing cascade”: A patient story
Although medication overload is particularly prevalent in older adults, younger people are not immune to harm from overprescribing, particularly when it comes to drugs for psychiatric conditions. Here is one person's story of harm from the psychiatric drug prescribing cascade. More
Does the benefit of off-label Gabapentinoid use outweigh the harms?
Gabapentinoids like Neurontin and Lyrica are often prescribed for off-label uses. But does the evidence support this treatment? More
Unnecessary wisdom tooth removal and opioid overprescribing go hand in hand
We should not just be asking, "Why are we prescribing so many opioids" but also, "Why are we doing so many wisdom teeth extractions?” More
Lown Vignette Winner: The Devil is in the Details: Combination Medications, Oversedation, and Unnecessary Testing in the Geriatric Population
Could something called "Magic Swizzle" be harmful? We talked with Dr. Ricardo Nieves about his winning vignette on the topic. More
Not-so-magic swizzle: A cautionary tale
Could something called "Magic Swizzle" be harmful? We talked with Dr. Ricardo Nieves about his winning vignette on the topic. More