Polypharmacy is a prevalent issue among older U.S. adults and can lead to numerous complications ranging from drug–drug interactions to cognitive decline, but pharmacists can help avert these outcomes and lead deprescribing initiatives.
Generally, polypharmacy refers to the regular use of at least five medications by a patient (bit.ly/3qhjyX2-NIH). “While this can affect people of any age, it’s particularly relevant to older adults, because over time as our