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General & SystemicModerate
Polypharmacy
Geriatrics · General & Systemic
Moderate
Severity
Common in older adults — affects a large proportion of adults over 65 managing multiple chronic conditions
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Geriatrics
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💊Treatment Options
- 1Management involves regular comprehensive medication reviews by a physician or pharmacist to identify and discontinue unnecessary or duplicate medications
- 2simplify dosing schedules
- 3and check for harmful interactions. Coordinating care through a single primary provider and using tools like pill organizers or reminder systems can improve safety and adherence.
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