Long prescriptions: the hidden risk of cumulative treatments in elderly patients

The accumulation of medications in elderly patients poses a major public health problem, often poorly managed by patients and practitioners.

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This polypharmacy increases the risks of drug interactions, side effects, and therapeutic confusion.

Health systems must implement regular audits of prescriptions to identify and reduce unnecessary or redundant treatments.

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