Frequency and Predictors of Polypharmacy in US Medicare Patients: A Cross-Sectional Analysis at the Patient and Physician Levels
ConclusionsPatterns 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.
Source: Drugs and Aging - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
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