To provide a systematic review on the application of STOPP/START criteria in geriatric patients. A literature search was done in MEDLINE (PubMed), Science direct, BMJ, and Cochrane databases published from 2011 to November 2020. The overview of the articles included in this study was published in English that indicated the application and to evaluate polypharmacy, the progress of physician-pharmacist in geriatric patients. The literature identified through the database is 107 records. Full-text screening 15 articles were included in the study. While following the STOPP/START criteria by physician-pharmacist can reduce the hospital admissions and polypharmacy, PIP and PPO in geriatric patients. The studies show that there is an effective improvement in choosing appropriate medication for geriatric patients. Further research could be conducted on the role of physician-pharmacist using the STOPP/START criteria in the geriatric population.
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2022: 6.012
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