Approximately one-third of people aged over 65 years old fall each year.1 These falls can have serious consequences.
Falls account for 74 percent of trauma admissions in older people, and 85% of traumatic brain injuries in older trauma patients. 2,3
For those people that suffer hip fractures, half will need ongoing support with daily living and mobility. 4
The ANZHFR reported that 21% returned to their pre-fracture level of mobility and showed 10% of those who fractured their hip died within 120 days post-surgery.5
As we age, the risk of falling increases and medicines can play a role. Certain medicines may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or unsteadiness, which can raise the chance of a fall.
In New Zealand for 2024 there were over 800k new ACC claims relating to fall-related injuries – 30% of these were in the 60+ age group.
A medicines review can give you personalised insights and a simple plan to help reduce your risk, so you can stay steadier, safer, and more confident.
Confirm your details and you’ll receive a free review from a NZ-trained ZOOM Pharmacist.
This review does not replace medical advice or clinical assessment, and you should not stop, start, or change any medicines before speaking with your GP or prescriber. Any medication changes will only be made with your prescriber’s approval.
Preventing Falls in People Over 65 (external link) – ACC
Medicines and falls risk (external link) – Healthify NZ
Our team is here to help you.
If our FAQs don’t have the answers, our team will!
You must continue to take your medicines exactly as prescribed.
Medicines reviews are completed by a NZ trained pharmacist.
The Falls Risk Medicines Review is free.
We will not change or adjust your medicines unless instructed by your GP.
Once you have confirmed your regular medicines, one of our pharmacists will start your medicines review. You should expect to receive this guide via email 1-3 days later. Medicines reviews are carried out weekdays between 8am – 4pm.
Your information is in confidence. We only use it for your Medicines Review and, with your consent, to contact your GP if needed.
ZOOM Pharmacy’s Falls Risk Medicines Review is designed to support you by identifying medications that could contribute to falls, providing advice on reducing falls risk, and providing this information to your doctor where requested.
It does not replace medical advice or clinical assessment, and you should not stop, start, or change any medicines before speaking with your GP or prescriber. Any medication changes will only be made with your prescriber’s approval.
