[Evolution of drug prescription pattern in elderly: Retrolective study in a general hospital center in France].

Background: Collaboration between general practitioners and hospital clinicians remains a major challenge for the healthcare system.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the pattern of drug prescription after an hospital stay in geriatric rehabilitation department of Bagnères-de-Bigorre hospital center, over a one year period.

Method: Quantitative and qualitative analysis of drug prescriptions for patients during their hospital admission and followed up at 6 and 12 months after their discharge.