Polypharmacy in the elderly: A population based cross-sectional study in Lazio, Italy

Conclusion In Lazio, polypharmacy is an important phenomenon in the elderly population. Female gender, older ages and presence of chronic diseases are related to multiple drug use. The present results offer a useful tool for future initiatives aiming at reducing inappropriate polypharmacy and target interventions to subpopulations at higher risk of being exposed to polypharmacy.
Source: European Geriatric Medicine - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research