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Polypharmacy in Elderly Patients: Managing Multiple Medications
posted by Lauren Williams 16 March 2026 0 Comments

Polypharmacy in Elderly Patients: Managing Multiple Medications

Polypharmacy in seniors - taking five or more medications - increases fall risk, hospitalizations, and dementia. Learn how deprescribing, pharmacist reviews, and the brown bag method can safely reduce harmful drug loads in older adults.