n our Health Region, at least 50% of the population aged 70 or older has one or more potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP), according to STOPP/START criteria. According to STOPP, the most common drugs identified are benzodiazepines, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and proton pump inhibitors; according to START, osteoporosis treatments, antiplatelet agents, statins, metformin and beta blockers.
