Beers 2019
Adverse drug reactions are the 4th leading cause of death ahead of diabetes, pulmonary disease and accidents, with 350,000 events occurring annually in nursing home residents.(1) These events are potentially preventable up to 50 percent of the time and common serious manifestations include falls, orthostatic hypotension, heart failure, and delirium. The American Geriatric Society (AGS) updated Beers Criteria is a useful toolbox for physicians in addressing medication appropriateness, identifying potentially inappropriate medications and de-prescribing to reduce avoidable adverse drug events.