Medication use patterns among older patients in temporary stays in Denmark

Aim: To describe medication use patterns among patients in temporary stay facilities in Denmark. Findings: Half of the patients used more than six drug classes when entering the facility, with a substantial use of high-risk drugs, which increased upon entry. Entry into a temporary stay facility was associated with a marked increase in the initiation of new treatments. Message: Patients in temporary stay facilities have high levels of polypharmacy, with treatment initiations increasing sharply upon entry.