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Alcohol And Prescription Drug Safety In Older Adults, Faika Zanjani, Aasha I. Hoogland, Brian G. Downer
Alcohol And Prescription Drug Safety In Older Adults, Faika Zanjani, Aasha I. Hoogland, Brian G. Downer
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BACKGROUND: The objectives of this study were to investigate older adults' knowledge of prescription drug safety and interactions with alcohol, and to identify pharmacists' willingness to disseminate prescription drug safety information to older adults.
METHODS: The convenience sample consisted of 48 older adults aged 54-89 years who were recruited from a local pharmacy and who completed surveys addressing their alcohol consumption, understanding of alcohol and prescription drug interactions, and willingness to change habits regarding alcohol consumption and prescription drugs. To address pharmacist willingness, 90 pharmacists from local pharmacies volunteered and answered questions regarding their willingness to convey prescription drug safety …