ABSTRACT
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: OPTIMIZING POLYPHARMACY MANAGEMENT IN OLDER ADULTS: STRATEGIC APPROACHES
Tugce Uskur and Ahmet Gokhan Akkan*
Polypharmacy, commonly defined as the concurrent use of five or more medications, is a widespread concern among older adults. It is associated with adverse drug events, increased hospitalizations, and elevated healthcare costs.[1] Its prevalence ranges from 4% to 96.5%.[1,2], making it an emerging global health issue, particularly with the rise in the aging population.
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