Medication & Falls Risks for Over 60s
Some drugs are more likely to be associated with falls. This chart will help you identify those drugs that may cause problems in the elderly. Patients on four or more medications are at greater risk of having a fall. Some drugs are more likely to be associated with falls and this chart helps to identify those drugs. A medication review can play an important part in falls prevention.
High Risk (Red)
Moderate Risk (Amber)
*Prepared by Malcolm Steward, Head of Pharmacy, Derbyshire Community Health Services Feb 2011