Great resource
Really up to date with current guidelines. I used this to audit a list.
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This app provides clinicians with up-to-date recommendations on potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults. It offers quick search functionality, detailed medication categories, and alternative treatment options to help improve patient care and safety.
✓2023 Updated AGS Beers Criteria®
✓Alternative treatments to selected medications
✓Quick search by drug name, organ system, or disease
✓Browse medications by category
✓Drug-drug interaction information
✓Patient and caregiver resources
✓Bookmarking and note-taking
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What's New in AGS Beers Criteria®
1.0.3.103
August 11, 2025
Updated to include alternative treatment options to selected medications from the 2023 AGS Beers Criteria ®.
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What is the AGS Beers Criteria® app?
The AGS Beers Criteria® app is a mobile tool designed for clinicians to implement prescribing recommendations for older adults. It is based on the 2023 updated criteria for potentially inappropriate medication use in this population, aiming to improve patient safety by highlighting medications that should be avoided or used with caution.
What are the key features of this app?
Key features include access to the 2023 AGS Beers Criteria®, a new section on alternative treatments (pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic), quick search functionality by drug name, organ system, or disease, and the ability to browse medications by various categories such as potentially inappropriate medications, drugs to use with caution, and drug-drug interactions. Users can also bookmark content and take notes.
Is this app free to use?
The app is free to download and provides access to the core information based on the AGS Beers Criteria®. However, it does offer in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or content may require a purchase.
Who is the target audience for the AGS Beers Criteria® app?
The primary target audience includes clinicians such as physicians, pharmacists, and nurses who prescribe medications for older adults. It is also a valuable resource for older adults themselves and their caregivers who want to understand potential medication risks and safer alternatives.
How does this app help with medication management for older adults?
This app assists in medication management by providing evidence-based guidance on medications that may pose risks to older adults. It helps clinicians identify medications to avoid, use with caution, or consider alternatives for, thereby promoting safer prescribing practices and improving the quality of care for elderly patients.
