Use the free ACB Calculator UK on ToolVexa to add up an Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden score. Enter how many of your medicines fall in each score group, press Calculate, and your total appears straight away.
How to Use
Count your medicines by their ACB score: score 1, score 2 and score 3. Enter each count, then press Calculate to see the total score and a general interpretation.
Formula in Plain Words
The total ACB score is the count of score 1 medicines times 1, plus the count of score 2 medicines times 2, plus the count of score 3 medicines times 3. A total of 3 or more is generally described as high burden.
Worked Example
For 2 score 1 medicines, 1 score 2 medicine and 1 score 3 medicine, the total is 2 + 2 + 3 = 7, which is a high burden.
FAQs
Is this a diagnosis? No. This is an educational total only. It does not diagnose a condition or recommend stopping a medicine.
How do I know a medicine score? Use a trusted ACB list or ask a pharmacist or clinician. Do not guess scores for medicines you are unsure about.
Should I stop a medicine with a high score? No. Never stop a prescribed medicine based on this calculator. Speak to a clinician or pharmacist first.