June 12, 2026 · Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · DOI: 10.1111/jgs.70514

Substitution Patterns After Discontinuation of CNS-Active Medications in Older Adults in Primary Care

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The authors aimed to investigate the frequency and nature of medication substitutions following the discontinuation of central nervous system (CNS)-active medications in older adults. They found that 9.5% of drug discontinuations were followed by substitutions, with 26.2% of these substitutions being potentially inappropriate according to the 2023 Beers Criteria. This underscores the need for improved guidance for prescribers to ensure safe deprescribing practices.

Shelly L Gray, Annalisa V Piccorelli, Laura A Hart, Andrea J Cook, Brian D Williamson, Benjamin H Balderson, Elizabeth A Phelan

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