Analysis of inappropriate prescribing in elderly patients of the Swiss HIV Cohort Study reveals gender inequity.

Background: The extent of inappropriate prescribing observed in geriatric medicine has not been thoroughly evaluated in people ageing with HIV. We determined the prevalence of and risk factors for inappropriate prescribing in individuals aged ≥75 years enrolled in the Swiss HIV Cohort Study.

Methods: Retrospective review of medical records was performed to gain more insights into non-HIV comorbidities.