Polypharmacy in the general population of a Northern Italian area: analysis of administrative data.

CONCLUSIONS: In this area, the prevalence of polypharmacy is high, particularly among the elderly. Age and comorbidities significantly affect the risk. Further research will aim at evaluating the health effects and appropriateness of polyphamacy. PMID: 31553315 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annali dell Istituto Superiore di Sanita - Category: General Medicine Tags: Ann Ist Super Sanita Source Type: research