Absence of ‘over‐the‐counter’ medicinal products in on‐line prescription records: a risk factor of overlooking interactions in the elderly

Abstract

The absence of information on OTC products in an on-line prescription record entails a risk of overlooking interactions in elderly patients. Such products should be included in on-line medication records to prevent adverse effects from interactions. However, online medication records are not available in all countries and as inclusion of data on OTC drugs seem not to be feasible presently. Still, it is highly recommended that the patient's drug list is reviewed on a regular basis.