Frequency and Predictors of Polypharmacy in US Medicare Patients: A Cross-Sectional Analysis at the Patient and Physician Levels.

Michael I EllenbogenPeiqi WangHeidi N OvertonChristine FahimAngela ParkWilliam E BruhnJennifer L CarnahanAmy M LinskySeki A BalogunMartin A Makary

Published in: Drugs & aging (2020)

Patterns of high prescribing to older patients is common and measurable at the physician level. Addressing high outlier prescribers may represent an opportunity to reduce avoidable harm and excessive costs.

Keyphrases

primary care
end stage renal disease
emergency department
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
weight gain
adverse drug
physical activity
affordable care act
electronic health record
drug induced