Pharmacists did not reduce opioid or benzodiazepine use or falls
Abstract
High doses of opioids or benzodiazepines among older adults can lead to falls, but deprescribing has proven difficult. A recent clinical trial looked at a centralized consultant pharmacist model to assist. The researchers found that a pharmacist consultant service was well accepted by primary care providers, but this service did not reduce opioid or benzodiazepine prescribing or falls.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Pharmacy and Medical Practices
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
- Volume
- 38
- Issue
- 9
- Pages
- 1–3
- Publication date
- 2 March 2026
- Language
- EN