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

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“Polypharmacy and Elderly Patients: A 2020 Study,” Journal of Geriatric Care ). Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities: Patients in these settings experience a polypharmacy rate approximately 50% higher than their counterparts living independently in the community. Reference: Smith, J. &