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April 10, 2026Open Access

Potentially inappropriate prescribing and polypharmacy in older adults with atrial fibrillation: a retrospective observational study

Key Points

To examine the prevalence of potentially inappropriate prescribing and polypharmacy in older adults with atrial fibrillation.
Conducted a retrospective observational study

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Population

older adults with atrial fibrillation

Highlights the high prevalence of polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate prescribing in older adults with atrial fibrillation, indicating a need for optimization interventions.

Abstract

Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate prescribing were prevalent in this population of older adults with AF. Interventions are needed to optimize prescribing in this cohort.

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Authors

Iarlaith Doherty

A Seoighe

Cathal Cadogan

Journals

International Journal of Pharmacy Practice

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Trinity College Dublin

University College Dublin

Tallaght University Hospital

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Potentially inappropriate prescribing and polypharmacy in older adults with atrial fibrillation: a retrospective observational study

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