Abstract
This is a descriptive and retrospective study of drug prescriptions in a non-geriatric unit. Prescriptions were analyzed using STOPP/START tool. Seventy-two patients over 65 years-old were included. A polymedication of 5 or more drugs was reported in 76% of cases (n = 55) at entry and in 90% (n = 65) at discharge. Inappropriate prescribing rate with at least one STOPP criteria decreases from 58% to 29% after hospitalization (p<0.0005). Potential prescribing omissions rate decreases from 46% to 42% after hospitalization (p <0.5465). Drugs most frequently involved were benzodiazepines (21%), antiplatelet agents (11%) and opiates (8%). There was improvement rather qualitative than quantitative of prescribing after hospitalization. Collaboration between different health professionals seems essential to ensure optimal medication management. This pharmaceutical follow-up approach should make it possible to undertake a multidisciplinary collaboration.
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