STOPP/START criteria for potentially inappropriate prescribing in older people: version 2.

Denis O'Mahony; David O'Sullivan; Stephen Byrne; Marie Noelle O'Connor; Cristin Ryan; Paul Gallagher

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STOPP/START criteria for potentially inappropriate prescribing in older people: version 2.

December 10, 2014

O'Mahony D, O'Sullivan D, Byrne S, et al. Age Ageing. 2015;44(2):213-218.

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This consensus guideline describes expanded criteria to identify inappropriate medication prescribing for older patients. This strategy can address high rates of adverse drug events in older populations, especially if integrated into clinical decision support.

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