Prevalence and trends in polypharmacy and excessive polypharmacy: a retrospective national database analysis (2012 –2021)

ConclusionWe observed increases in polypharmacy and excessive polypharmacy over a decade in Belgium, particularly among older adults. Efforts to monitor, manage, and optimize medication use are imperative to ensure safe and effective healthcare delivery.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research