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. This demographic shift is likely to increase the prevalence of chronic diseases, further boosting polypharmacy rates.
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