Polypharmacy - too much medicine?

Polypharmacy is a situation where a person is on several medications. It is sometimes necessary but needs to be managed and monitored to avoid harm which can be anything from minor to major.Links:Polypharmacy in older adults: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41999-021-00479-3Deprescribing: https://www.bgs.org.uk/AAAdesprescribingDrug side effects: https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/10-scariest-prescription-drug-side-effects Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dr Ayan Panja puts health into context. A lifestyle medicine expert, author and family physician with 25 years of experience, his unique blend of candour, perspective and knowledge make for a mind-expanding essential weekly bite-sized listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.