Characterising polypharmacy in the very old: Findings from the Newcastle 85+ Study.
Laurie E DaviesAndrew KingstonAdam ToddBarbara HanrattyPublished in: PloS one (2021)
Considering their complex medical conditions, prescribing is relatively conservative amongst 85-year-olds living in North East England. Prescribing shows significant gender and selected socioeconomic differences. More support for managing preventative medicines, of uncertain benefit, might be helpful in this population.