Polypharmacy not harmful in itself
7th July 2016
The common practice of prescribing multiple drugs for elderly patients is relatively safe despite increasing concern to the contrary.
This is the primary finding from a study of more than 1400 older inpatients that explores the relationship between polypharmacy and detrimental effects on overall health.
While polypharmacy may be a useful signal for medication review, it does not predict poorer outcomes in older