Drugs

Try it: 'I don't know'

June 21, 2011

Let's face it: Often there isn't any solid evidence as to why a resident is on a medication. Many times, they came from the previous location on a bucket load of medications and they stay on them.
 

Part D drug consolidation could save Medicare $150 million, CMS finds

October 20, 2010

Consolidating drugs covered by Medicare Part B and Part D under Part D could save Medicare nearly $150 million, according to a new report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
 

Blood pressure meds promote muscle growth in frail elderly, study says

August 24, 2010

Seniors fighting muscle weakness could be helped by widely available blood pressure medications, according to new research.
 

Aging baby boomers more likely to need drug treatment than older cohorts, study finds

January 12, 2010

Illicit drug use by seniors is on the rise. That could lead to a significant increase in the need for drug treatment services for seniors over the next decade, according to a new report.
 

Many doctors unknowingly prescribe drugs 'off-label,' study finds

August 26, 2009

A large number of physicians don't know when they are prescribing drugs, including antipsychotics, "off-label," according to a recent report.
 
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