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

PharmD Live

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.

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The 50 most-filled prescriptions in 2023

The Checkup by Singlecare

Thanks to our consistently low prices we tend to see trends in the medications that people fill at the pharmacy using our coupons. We compiled prescription fill data from the year to discover the 50 most popular medications from around the country. Read on to see if any of your prescriptions made the list.

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