Prescribing at 95 years of age: cross-sectional findings from the Newcastle 85+ study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous research has examined prescribing amongst 85-year-olds in English primary care, but less is known about prescribing amongst 95-year-olds in spite of population ageing.

Aim

We describe the most commonly prescribed medicines in a cohort of 95-year-olds, using 10-year follow-up data from the Newcastle 85+ Study (n = 90).

Method

A total of 1040 participants were recruited to the Newcastle 85+ Study through general practices at 85-years of age, and 90 surviving participants were re-contacted and assessed at 95-years of age. Prescribed medications from general practice medical records were examined through cross-tabulations and classified as preventative or for symptom control based on their customary usage.

Results

Preventative medications with u

SUBMITTER: Davies LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9362142 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature