its 2022 review,the journal identified 105 medicines that it recommended avoiding in specific situations or replacing with more suitable alternatives. According to the review, 89 of these medicines were available in France at the time.
However, this list does not mean that everyone taking one of these medicines should immediately stop treatment. Its purpose is to encourage healthcare professionals to review treatment choices and consider safer or more effective alternatives when appropriate.
Why Are Some Medicines Considered Riskier?
When a medicine receives marketing authorization, its effectiveness, potential side effects,