Table 2.

Most frequently used DBI medications in Irish older people in 2016*

Medication	Anticholinergic/sedative effects	% patients
Codeine	Sedative	20.1
Tramadol	Sedative	11.5
Zopiclone	Sedative	9.5
Zolpidem	Sedative	8.5
Pregabalin	Sedative	7.9
Alprazolam	Sedative	7.8
Diazepam	Sedative	6.5
Escitalopram	Sedative	5.9
Prochlorperazine	Anticholinergic+sedative	5.9
Mirtazapine	Sedative	4.8

*Prevalence calculated by the number of patients dispensed at least one prescription for a DBI medication divided by the total number of patients dispensed at least one prescription in 2016.

DBI, Drug Burden Index.