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The Beers list of medications, or Beers Criteria, is a list of medications which are considered to be potentially harmful medications for individuals over 65 years old due to risks or side effects that outweigh the benefits.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Beers criteria
  • Why this list matters
  • Key medications you’ll see in the clinical setting
  • Implications for your nursing practice.

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The Beers list is updated by the American Geriatrics Society every 3 years with the most recent version as of 8/2026 being from 2023. View the 2023 Beers list here.

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Read the article “The Beers List Explained” and view references here.

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