Prescription Medications Archives - Oro House Recovery Centers

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 by Oro Recovery

National Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 26, 2025. The next Drug Take Back Day will be Saturday, October 25, 2025. Even though most people consider prescription medications to be safe, the misuse and abuse of prescription drugs has become a serious public health problem in America. More than 59 million people over the age … Read more

Polypharmacy in the Elderly, Statistics and Prevention

June 21, 2024June 14, 2023 by Oro Recovery

The literal Polypharmacy definition is “many medications.” Most healthcare providers consider polypharmacy in the elderly to include patients who are 65-years of age or older that are taking five or more medications on a daily basis. While taking five or more medications every day may be unavoidable for some people, it’s important to understand polypharmacy … Read more

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