Background A third of older people take five or more regular medications (polypharmacy).
Conducting medication reviews in primary care is key to identify and reduce/stop …

Importance Polypharmacy is associated with mortality, falls, hospitalizations, and functional
and cognitive decline. The study of polypharmacy-related interventions has increased …

Inappropriate polypharmacy is highly prevalent among older adults and presents a
significant healthcare concern. Conducting medication reviews and implementing …

Polypharmacy, and the negative effects that can arise from it, is increasingly recognised as
an issue by healthcare systems globally. Although there is currently no consensus on the …

Deprescribing aims to reduce polypharmacy and inappropriate medication use. Both
General Practitioners (GPs) and older adults have expressed a willingness to consider …

Polypharmacy is common in older adults and is associated with adverse drug events,
cognitive and functional impairment, increased healthcare costs, and increased risk of frailty …

Healthy ageing is a global priority. Polypharmacy (the use of 5+ medicines) amongst older
people is increasing, with over one-third of adults in England, aged 80-89, prescribed at …

Medical Generalism, Now! is a unique and timely consideration of generalist medical
practice. With a focus on the knowledge work of clinical practice and by taking a whole …

Introduction Polypharmacy and multimorbidity pose escalating challenges. Despite
numerous attempts, interventions have yet to show consistent improvements in health …

Introduction Polypharmacy is common among individuals with multimorbidity, often leading
to inappropriate medication use and is associated with an increased risk of frailty …