Clinicians may avoid deprescribing a blood pressure medication because they fear that patients' blood pressure will rise dangerously. For those clinicians, the new OPTIMISE trial results may put their mind at ease. More
How is the FDA measuring success when it comes to approval for new cancer drugs? More
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
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
A recent study finds that overtreatment of older adults for Type 2 diabetes is common, harmful, and preventable. More
Health care providers still have a long way to go when it comes to reducing preventable harm, especially harm from medications. More
Overuse of antibiotics and some over-the-counter medications can have serious consequences, especially for older patients. More
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
Gabapentinoids like Neurontin and Lyrica are often prescribed for off-label uses. But does the evidence support this treatment? More
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