Reviewing medications for older adults in Swiss primary care
This study tests whether a team of healthcare providers (like doctors and pharmacists) can help older adults take fewer unnecessary or risky medicines. If you take multiple drugs for several health conditions, this trial may help simplify your medication plan.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You take at least 5 different prescription medicines and have been taking them for more than 3 months.
- You have 3 or more long-term health conditions (like diabetes, heart disease, or arthritis).
- Your primary care doctor is part of this study's network (selected GP practices in Switzerland).
- You live at home (not in a nursing home or other care facility).
- You can understand and communicate in French.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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