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Five Things To Know About Beta-Lactam Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)

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

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Research, including a cross-sectional study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (2009-2016), indicates that 65% of senior visits involved polypharmacy, often including high-risk medications. Major polypharmacy: more than 5 medications.