Polypharmacy in primary care: A population-based retrospective cohort study of electronic health records.

Thomas Woodcock Derryn LovettGloria IhenetuVesselin NovovThomas BeaneyKeivan ArmaniAngela QuilleyAzeem MajeedPaul Aylin

Published in: PloS one (2024)

Demographic characteristics are associated with polypharmacy, after adjusting for frailty. Further research should explore why, to reduce health inequities and optimise cost associated with polypharmacy.

Keyphrases

electronic health record
adverse drug
primary care
healthcare
public health
clinical decision support
mental health
emergency department
health information
general practice
health promotion
risk assessment
community dwelling
drug induced