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[S35] The Appropriate Use of Drugs in Asia Countries, Especially Elder Patients
Session Chair(s)
Junko Sato, PhD
Associate Executive Director
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), Japan
Although Japan is famous for centenarian population, the aging of population is a common problem in Asia. Weight fluctuations and organ dysfunction associated with aging are wellknown facts. However, only few of the drug package inserts include information about the elderly. We will share the current status of the appropriate use of drugs for the elderly and cautionary statements included in package inserts in the aging Asian countries and consider more appropriate pharmacotherapy for the elderly by cooperating with other Asian countries that are experiencing the same situation.
Speaker(s)
'The Appropriate Use of Drugs in Elder Patients: A Malaysian Perspective'
Azri Bin Nasruddin, MSc, RPh
National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA),Centre for Product Registration, Malaysia
Senior Principal Assistant Director, New Drug Section
Outlook of the Current Labeling in Asia and the Future for Elderly Patients
Rie Matsui, RPh
Pfizer R&D Japan G.K., Japan
Senior Director, Regional Labeling Head for APAC, International Labeling
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