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The risks of polypharmacy
 — more medicines than are clinically indicated are often prescribed for older patients
Author(s)Martin Shepherd
Journal titleNursing Times, vol 94, no 32, 12-18 August 1998
Pagespp 60-62
KeywordsDrugs.
AnnotationPolypharmacy, prescription and administration of more medicines than are clinically indicated, is common among older people. This article outlines the reasons for this, and looks at some of the risks, including failure to comply, drug interaction and adverse reactions. Ways of managing polypharmacy are suggested. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-980903246 A
ClassmarkLLD *

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