AGS Beers Criteria

The AGS Beers Criteria is a guideline developed by the American Geriatrics Society to help healthcare providers avoid prescribing medications that may pose higher risks for older adults. As we age, our bodies process drugs differently, and some medicines can cause more harm, like falls, confusion, or side effects. The criteria list such medications to promote safer prescribing and improve health outcomes in older people. It’s a tool to assist doctors in making informed medication choices tailored to the unique needs of elderly patients.