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Polypharmacy - too much medicine?

Sep 8, 2023 · 12 min · Season 1 · Episode 81 · 19.1 MB
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Polypharmacy is a situation where a person is on several medications. 


It is sometimes necessary but needs to be managed and monitored to avoid harm which can be anything from minor to major.


Links:


Polypharmacy in older adults: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41999-021-00479-3


Deprescribing: https://www.bgs.org.uk/AAAdesprescribing


Drug side effects: https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/10-scariest-prescription-drug-side-effects

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