Exploring Polypharmacy in the BC Correctional Health Setting

Polypharmacy was present within all facilities in this study, with more than 25% of clients affected at 3 of the sites. The top medications prescribed aligned with those identified in the literature; however, there remain opportunities for therapy optimization.

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The Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
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2025-05-14
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https://doi.org/10.4212/cjhp.3708
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Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
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Exploring Polypharmacy in the BC Correctional Health Setting

Benjamin Leung, Lisha Lo, Sarah Masson, Matthew Brons
The Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
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Exploring Polypharmacy in the BC Correctional Health Setting

Benjamin Leung, Lisha Lo, Sarah Masson, Matthew Brons
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Abstract

Polypharmacy was present within all facilities in this study, with more than 25% of clients affected at 3 of the sites. The top medications prescribed aligned with those identified in the literature; however, there remain opportunities for therapy optimization.

The Canadian Journal of Hospital PharmacyVol. 78(2)
Royal Columbian Hospital (CA), Provincial Health Services Authority (CA), Fraser Health (CA)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 88%
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
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