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March 23, 2026Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Trends in the Chronic Use and Discontinuation of Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Older Adults

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AHAnna HungDuke UniversityVNVinit NalawadeDSDevika A. ShenoyDuke University

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Implication

Research demonstrates trends in medication use and discontinuation in older adults, highlighting implications for health outcomes.

Key Points

  • This research investigates the trends surrounding chronic use and discontinuation of potentially inappropriate medications in older adults.
  • Analysis of medication records for older adults.
  • Assessment of medication appropriateness based on established guidelines.
  • Evaluation of trends over time regarding medication use.
  • Increased chronic use of certain potentially inappropriate medications was observed.
  • A notable number of older adults discontinued these medications over the study period.
  • Discontinuation trends suggest improved medication management practices.

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Hung et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c0ddb8fddb9876e79c122ehttps://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.70395
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