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ArticleJournal of research in pharmacy practice2026

Medication Use Patterns, Polypharmacy, and Potentially Inappropriate Medications among Institutionalized Older Adults in East Coast Malaysia: A Cross-sectional Study.

Azlini Ismail, Basma Ezzat Mustafa, Farah Natashah Mohd, Muhd Firdaus Che Musa, Nazih Shaban Mustafa, Khairani Idah Mokhtar, Yunita Dewi Ardini, Omar Abdul Jabbar Abdul Qader

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Azlini IsmailDepartment of Fundamental Dental and Medical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Basma Ezzat MustafaDepartment of Fundamental Dental and Medical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Farah Natashah MohdDepartment of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Diagnosis, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Muhd Firdaus Che MusaDepartment of Paediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Nazih Shaban MustafaDepartment of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Diagnosis, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Khairani Idah MokhtarDepartment of Fundamental Dental and Medical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Yunita Dewi ArdiniDepartment of Paediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Omar Abdul Jabbar Abdul QaderDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Al Mashreq University, Baghdad, Iraq.

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Objective: Older adults need comprehensive healthcare with particular attention to medication management to prevent drug-related problems while ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes. This study aims to assess the pattern of medication use, prevalence of polypharmacy, and the use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) based on the 2023 American Geriatrics Society Updated Beers Criteria Methods: This cross-sectional study gathered demographic and medication use data from older adults ( Findings: The mean age of this population was 72 ± 9.07 years, with the majority being Malays (83.6%), males (50.7%), Muslims (86.3%), single (53.4%), bedbound (75.3%), and they were dependent on caretakers for their daily activities (75.3%). Polypharmacy occurred in approximately one-fifth of the population (21.9%). The most commonly prescribed medications were lipid-modifying agents and antihypertensives, followed by antiplatelet agents, anti-diabetic agents, and Vitamin B and iron supplements. Identified PIMs include prazosin, colchicine, lorazepam, and chlorpromazine, each prescribed to a minority of residents. Conclusion: The prevalence of polypharmacy in this study was moderate, reflecting the need for continued attention to medication management among institutionalized older adults. Despite the low prevalence of PIM, regular monitoring remains essential to minimize adverse drug reactions and improve the quality of care for this population.

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Beers criteriamedication useolder adultspatternpolypharmacypotentially inappropriate medication

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PMCPMC12945387

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