Too Much of a Good Thing? Unpacking the Rise of Polypharmacy in Seniors
PharmD Live
MAY 13, 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes a significant increase in prescriptions filled for American seniors from 1999 to 2012, enhancing the risks associated with medication use. “Polypharmacy and Elderly Patients: A 2020 Study,” Journal of Geriatric Care ). Data from the U.S. in 1994 to 42.4%
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