Drug Related Problems Detected During a Brown Bag Review by aPharmacistâÂÂInitiated Octo-Pills Programme in Singapore

Singapore is facing an imminent silver tsunami with an increase in the percentage of older people aged 65 years and older, from 8.4% in 2006 to 12.4% in 2016 [1]. The number of chronic illnesses and frequency of medication use increase with age, which often result in polypharmacy and Drug Related Problems (DRPs) that can lead to significant drug related morbidity and mortality [2]. Pharmacists play a pivotal role in the healthcare team to manage polypharmacy, improve patient health outcomes and reduce drug related hospital readmissions [3]. Studies have also suggested that collaborations between hospital and community pharmacies can increase the detection and resolution of DRPs [4].