A number of GP surgeries and pharmacies in Donegal are expected to be asked to participate in a cross border clinical trial being coordinated by NUI Galway.
NUIG is leading on a health intervention research trial involving people with more than one long-term medical condition
A spokesperson says with 5% of Irish patients aged over 65 regularly taking 15 or more drugs, this study is testing ways of improve the effectiveness and safety of the process.
Post Doctoral Researcher Lisa Hynes says if the pilot approach works a larger trial will be undertaken:
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