Anticipate New Computer Alerts for High-Risk Meds in the Elderly

March 2019

You'll see new computer alerts pop up about risky meds in adults over 65...due to updated Beers Criteria from the Am Geriatrics Society.

This list of high-risk meds in seniors is used by many payers when evaluating what meds to cover...and impacts Medicare Part D quality measures.

That's because using these potentially inappropriate meds in seniors may lead to dizziness, confusion, falls, and other problems.

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Table of Contents

Controlled Substances Keep Signs of Drug Diversion on Your Radar
Generics Get Ready for New Albuterol HFA and Advair Diskus Generics
Geriatrics Anticipate New Computer Alerts for High-Risk Meds in the Elderly
Epinephrine Be Aware of Differences Between Symjepi and Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Respiratory & Allergy Help Ensure Safe Use of Neti Pots and Nasal Rinsing Devices
Practice Don't Let Patients' Lab Paperwork Get Lost in the Shuffle
Acne Altreno and Seysara Will Be the Latest Meds for Acne
Tuberculosis Avoid Common Errors With Latent TB Meds
Diabetes Know Which Diabetes Meds Help or Worsen Heart Failure
Muscle Relaxants Watch for Restraints on Muscle Relaxants for Back Pain