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

PharmD Live

This situation significantly heightens the risk of adverse drug events (ADEs), which are among the leading causes of death in the United States and cost up to $130 billion annually (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, AHRQ). “Polypharmacy and Elderly Patients: A 2020 Study,” Journal of Geriatric Care ).