International expert panel's potentially inappropriate prescribing cascades (PIPC) list.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Prescribing cascades contribute to potentially inappropriate prescribing, especially among older adults. With the prescribing cascade framework maturation, it is important to distinguish potentially inappropriate from potentially appropriate prescribing cascades. The objective was to create a comprehensive consensus list of Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing Cascades (PIPCs).

Methods

A prescribing cascade inventory was compiled using published lists. An international panel of 12 experts in geriatric medicine and pharmacology was selected. Panelists participated in a Delphi consensus process completing two questionnaire rounds and one discussion round.

Results

A total of 107 proposed prescribing cascades were identified. After Questionnaire Round 1, 56 presc

SUBMITTER: Rochon PA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12712104 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature