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Deprescribing Interventions Could Safely Reduce Number of Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions

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They included randomized controlled trials that focused on interventions to address PIPs in adults 65 years and older who were in community or long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes or assisted-living facilities.

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Too Much of a Good Thing? Unpacking the Rise of Polypharmacy in Seniors

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According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, about 40% of older adults in the community and up to 60% of those in nursing homes are on five or more medications. “Polypharmacy and Elderly Patients: A 2020 Study,” Journal of Geriatric Care ). Reference: Smith, J. & & Doe, A.