High risk prescribing in older Australians: prevalence, outcomes and potential for intervention [ 2012 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Emily Banks (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Danijela Gnjidic ,  Dr Grace Joshy ,  Prof Andrew Mclachlan ,  Prof David Le Couteur
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Brief description Older people are the most likely to be prescribed medicines yet they are the most likely to be harmed by their medicines. The extent of and trends in high risk prescribing among older Australians are not known. This project will use large-scale linked data to determine the prevalence, risk factors, clinical consequences and costs of high risk prescribing among older people in Australia. The findings of this project will be used to identify targets for minimising harm relating to use of medicines.

Funding Amount $AUD 595,628.46

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant