Variation of polypharmacy in older primary care attenders occurs at prescriber level.

Su Miin OngYvonne Mei Fong LimSheamini SivasampuEe Ming Khoo

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2018)

Polypharmacy is common among older persons visiting primary care practices. Given the possible adverse outcomes, interventions to reduce the burden of polypharmacy are best to be directed at individual prescribers.

Keyphrases

primary care
adverse drug
physical activity
general practice
healthcare
middle aged
community dwelling
emergency department
risk factors