Unlike Dick the Butcher

Only 12-21% of the medications identified are being used by older adults3

Tangible benefit to patients in terms of clinical outcomes2

Table 2: Medications or medication classes that should be avoided in persons 65 years or older

• Table 2: Medications or medication classes that should be avoided in persons 65 years or older

• Table 3: Medications that should not be used in older person known to have specific medical diseases or conditions.

• Table 4: Medications that should be used with caution

A total of 53 medications or medication classes, which are divided into three tables.

• A total of 53 medications or medication classes, which are divided into three tables.

• Constructed and organized by:

• major therapeutic classes and
• organ systems