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

PharmD Live

Understanding the balance between essential and excessive polypharmacy, recognizing its prevalence, and identifying contributing factors are crucial in mitigating its risks and enhancing patient care. Background The senior population in the United States is expanding rapidly. According to the U.S.

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Deprescribing Interventions Could Safely Reduce Number of Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions

Drug Topics

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. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1. Persaud N, Workentin A, Rizvi A, et al.