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Medication Prescribing Practices for Older Prisoners in the Texas Prison System
American Journal of Public Health, 09/22/09
Williams BA et al. – Medication prescribing for older prisoners in Texas was similar to that for older community adults. However, overuse of antihistamines and underuse of gastrointestinal prophylaxis suggests a need for education of prison health care providers in appropriate prescribing practices for older adults.
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