polypharmacy
Polypharmacy in Cancer Not Just an Elder Patient Woe
Polypharmacy is highly prevalent among adults with cancer and multimorbidity, and is associated with high health ...
MARCH 21, 2025

Recent Studies Focus on Polypharmacy and Safe Deprescribing
Two recent studies underscore that polypharmacy remains a significant issue for older adults, but pharmacists can ...
DECEMBER 3, 2024

AI Pinpoints High-Risk Polypharmacy Patients
Atlantic Health System, one of the largest nonprofit healthcare networks in New Jersey, is deploying a new ...
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Machine Learns to Beat Polypharmacy
A machine learning program has successfully reduced polypharmacy, improved medication adherence and lowered costs ...
MAY 3, 2024

Software Supports Deprescribing Post-ICU
A computer-assisted workflow helps pharmacists deprescribe medications that patients no longer need after leaving ...
MAY 2, 2024

Machine Learning Reduces Polypharmacy in Behavioral Health
A machine learning program has successfully reduced polypharmacy, improved medication adherence and lowered ...
FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Medication Intelligence Improves Behavioral Health Outcomes
A machine learning program aimed at medication-related problems in people with behavioral health conditions has ...
DECEMBER 16, 2023

Survey: Most Adults Willing to Stop Medications If OK’d by Doctors
SAN FRANCISCO—The vast majority of older adults would discontinue their medications if their doctor said it ...
JANUARY 5, 2023

Pharmacists Help Make the ED Friendlier to Older Patients
The ED is not always a safe place for older patients; polypharmacy, poor nutrition, sleep deprivation and other ...
DECEMBER 5, 2022

Taking Ownership of Oncology Supportive Care
Pharmacist-led supportive care programs in oncology have grown in number and scope over the past decade.
OCTOBER 18, 2022

Polypharmacy Plan Yields Big Results in Small, Rural Practice
Adding a dedicated pharmacist to the hospice care team at a small community hospital yielded big improvements in ...
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
More Not Better When Prescribing Antipsychotics
Multiple antipsychotic meds can cause serious adverse events—without improving outcomes for patients.
JULY 20, 2016
