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Polypharmacy in the Elderly, Statistics and Prevention

Polypharmacy in the Elderly

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

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Drug Take Back Day

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 28, 2023. The next Drug Take Back Day will be Saturday, April 27, 2024. Even though most people consider prescription medications to be safe, the misuse of prescription drugs has become a serious public health problem in America. According to a 2017 National Survey on Drug Use … Read more