prescription-appropriateness-review

Assess geriatric prescriptions using Beers Criteria, STOPP/START, and renal/hepatic dosing rules.

53|12|Updated Jan 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/langcare/langcare-mcp-fhir --skill prescription-appropriateness-review
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Skill: prescription-appropriateness-review
Source: https://github.com/langcare/langcare-mcp-fhir/tree/main/skills/core/medication-management/prescription-appropriateness-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/langcare/langcare-mcp-fhir --skill prescription-appropriateness-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Clinicians struggle to optimize medications for older adults, and this Skill provides a structured, evidence-based evaluation against Beers Criteria, STOPP/START, and renal/hepatic dosing to reduce inappropriate prescribing and optimize safety.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Applies AGS 2023 Beers Criteria and STOPP/START to identify potentially inappropriate medications and prescribing omissions in elderly patients.
  • Integrates renal and hepatic dosing considerations using eGFR and liver function to adjust or deprescribe medications.
  • Produces a structured, actionable report including deprescribing recommendations, monitoring plans, and safer alternatives.

Quick Start

Review a patient’s medications and diagnoses to generate an evidence-based Beers/STOPP/START review with renal/hepatic dose considerations.

Frequently Asked Questions about prescription-appropriateness-review

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I review geriatric prescriptions for appropriateness using Beers Criteria?▼

Geriatric prescription review applies AGS 2023 Beers Criteria, STOPP/START rules, and renal/hepatic dosing to active medications and diagnoses, generating a structured safety report with flagged items and deprescribing recommendations.

What is STOPP/START assessment for elderly medication safety?▼

STOPP/START assessment identifies potentially inappropriate medications and prescribing omissions in elderly patients by evaluating active diagnoses and medications against evidence-based criteria to produce actionable optimization steps.

Can I adjust medication doses based on renal and hepatic function in older adults?▼

Renal and hepatic dosing adjustments are calculated using patient eGFR and liver function labs to modify or deprescribe medications, ensuring geriatric prescription safety reviews include accurate pharmacokinetic considerations.

How do I identify PPI overuse and other potentially inappropriate medications in seniors?▼

Identifying PPI overuse and inappropriate medications involves applying AGS 2023 Beers Criteria and STOPP/START rules to active medication lists, returning a structured report with deprescribing suggestions and monitoring plans.

What patient data do I need for a comprehensive geriatric medication safety review?▼

A comprehensive geriatric medication safety review requires patient demographics, active medications, active diagnoses, and renal/hepatic lab values to apply Beers Criteria and STOPP/START rules accurately.

Does geriatric prescription review provide deprescribing recommendations and monitoring plans?▼

Geriatric prescription review outputs a structured report containing flagged inappropriate medications, suggested deprescribing steps, safer alternatives, and specific monitoring plans based on Beers Criteria and STOPP/START evaluation.