Too Much of a Good Thing? Unpacking the Rise of Polypharmacy in Seniors
PharmD Live
MAY 13, 2024
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. This demographic shift is likely to increase the prevalence of chronic diseases, further boosting polypharmacy rates.
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