Potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) can lead to adverse drug events, as well as increased hospitalisation and healthcare costs. There is limited research on the prevalence and predictors of PIP in middle-aged adults. This study found that PIP is not confined to older adults, and is common in middle-aged adults too. It is also more likely in older, socioeconomically deprived patients, as well as those with polypharmacy and multimorbidity. These findings will help GPs to identify patients at increased risk of PIP in middle age. |