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When Medicine Hurts Instead of Helps: Preventing Medication Problems in Older Persons

A special report by the Alliance for Aging Research made possible by a grant from the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Research and Education Foundation.

EXPERT PANEL

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

THE SILENT EPIDEMIC

REFERENCES

For additional copies contact the:
Alliance for Aging Research
2021 K Street, NW, Suite 305
Washington, DC 20006
Phone (202) 293-2856
Fax (202) 785-8574
www.agingresearch.org

The Alliance for Aging Research gratefully acknowledges our expert panel members for their contributions in developing this report. We greatly appreciate the support of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Research and Education Foundation.