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Poisons Act 1952 and Regulations

RX Note

Poisons (Amendment) Act 2022 is officially commenced on 1 January 2023, except section 21 (which amends section 32 of Poisons Act 1952 on compounding of offences). Section 32A With the approval of the Public Prosecutor, make regulations prescribing any offence under Poisons Act 1952, and the method and procedure for compounding such offence.

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

PharmD Live

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. The prevalence of polypharmacy is particularly high among the elderly.