From Healing to Harm: The Unintended Consequences of Polypharmacy in Seniors
PharmD Live
MAY 30, 2024
People over 65 make up only 14% of the population but account for 56% of hospitalizations for adverse drug events (ADEs) (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, AHRQ, 2021). Healthcare providers review medication lists, adjust dosages, and coordinate care among multiple specialists. References: Budnitz, D. Lovegrove, M.
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