Exploring the prevalence and types of fall-risk-increasing drugs among older people with upper limb fractures.

Use of FRIDs among older people with upper limb fragility fractures was high. Although overall use decreased over time, 59% were still on ≥1 FRID at the 6-month follow-up, with trends to stop opioids and start antidepressants. Older people presenting with upper limb fractures should be offered a structured medication review to identify FRIDs for targeted deprescribing.