Comparison of Prescribing Information for Elderly Patients on Drug Labels in Japan, the United States, and Europe

Japanese package inserts provide less prescribing information for elderly patients than U.S. and European drug labels. To promote appropriate drug use among elderly patients in Japan, package inserts should be improved by incorporating sufficient information, such as clear dosage adjustment instructions and differences in safety profiles by age groups. These enhancements would align Japanese package inserts with international quality, providing healthcare professionals with more comprehensive drug prescribing information for treating elderly patients.