Polypharmacy in Older AdultsBy Kel Healthcare Medical Team
Polypharmacy in Older Adults: Why Medication Reviews Matter More After 65
More than 4 in 10 adults 65 and older take five or more prescription medications regularly, according to a JAMA analysis of national survey data, nearly double the rate reported just two decades.
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