Study Inappropriate drug use in the elderly: a nationwide register-based study. Citation Text: Johnell K, Fastbom J, Rosén M, et al. Inappropriate drug use in the elderly: a nationwide register-based study. Ann Pharmacother. 2007;41(7):1243-8. Copy Citation Format: Google ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL August 29, 2007 Johnell K, Fastbom J, Rosén M, et al. Ann Pharmacother. 2007;41(7):1243-8. View more articles from the same authors. Analysis of drug prescribing for Swedish geriatric patients found a relatively high use of potentially dangerous medications, such as anticholinergics and long-acting sedatives. PubMed citation Available at Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Johnell K, Fastbom J, Rosén M, et al. Inappropriate drug use in the elderly: a nationwide register-based study. 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