Assessment and analysis of medication appropriateness using beers criteria in elderly

The ageing population is steadily expanding, with associated increased use of medications. polypharmacy (>4 drugs) is observed on regular basis causing untoward effects Beers criteria given by American geriatric society is widely used and guides in preventing adverse drug reactions. This study ‘Assessment and analysis of medication appropriateness using beers criteria in elderly’ Was conducted at JSS hospital Mysore as a pilot study with a sample size of 826 .data regarding number of medications was collected from the inpatient files and was assessed for poly pill and medication appropriateness using Beers criteria. Statistics was analysed using SPSS software- Results Total 826 inpatient files were analysed.510 were males, polypharmacy was noticed in 600 patients. Majority of the prescriptions were as per Beer’s criteria, However incidence of ADR was significantly high in those who did not follow Beers criteria .Using Beer’s criteria is very much faesible. Pocket card is widely available and a mobile app is available for a nominal amount of Rs 600 per year Conclusions: Awareness about the Beers criteria in medical schools and conducting workshops for the same would definitely improvise the quality care for the geriatric group.