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Economic evaluation of pharmacist-led medication reviews in residential aged care facilities.

December 13, 2017

Hasan SS, Thiruchelvam K, Kow CS, et al. Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res. 2017;17(5):431-439.

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Pharmacist oversight of medication prescribing is an established safety strategy. This review explores the impact of pharmacists on reducing inappropriate polypharmacy in aged care facilities and the cost-effectiveness of this risk management strategy to substantiate the value of the practice.

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