From Healing to Harm: The Unintended Consequences of Polypharmacy in Seniors
PharmD Live
MAY 30, 2024
Increased Risk of Falls and Physical Injuries Polypharmacy poses significant challenges in geriatric care due to the increased risk of adverse physical effects. study in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that nearly 20% of older adults on new medications experienced a prescribing cascade (Archives of Internal Medicine, 2012).
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