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Pharmacy & the Elderly

Fundamentals
Geriatric Pharmacy Curriculum Guide – from the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)
Senior Care Pharmacy Facts – from ASCP
Medications for Mental Health – from NIMH
Current Research
Utilization and Access to Prescription Drugs for People with Disabilities – from the University of Maryland-Baltimore School of Pharmacy
Newer and older antidepressants are equally effective for treating major depression in adults, but side effects differ – from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Dependence – from AHRQ/Evidence Based Clinical Information
Additional Resources
The Role of the Consultant Pharmacist in Assessment and Care Planning – from ASCP
Pain Recognition and Assessment in Older Adults – from ASCP
Statement on Pharmacist Counseling of Geriatric Patients – from ASCP
Position Paper on Psychotherapeutic Medication in the Nursing Home – from the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP)
Statement on Preventing Medication Errors in Pharmacies and Long-Term Care Facilities – from ASCP

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