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Inappropriate medication associated with increased risk of fractures and mortality

The initiation of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) is associated with a higher risk of fracture-specific hospitalisations and mortality, a new study has found.

The initiation of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) is associated with a higher risk of fracture-specific hospitalisations and mortality, a new study has found. Additionally, initiation of a PIM is also associated with higher hospital costs, the study €“ a collaboration between the University of Eastern Finland, Fimea and The Social Insurance Institution of Finland – found. PIMs are defined as medications whose potential risks are higher than their clinical benefits. In this study, PIMs were defined according to the Meds75+ database maintained by the Finnish Medicines Agency (Fimea). Medications are divided into four categories: A – Suitable for the older

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