Around 1 in 5 adults between the ages of 40 and 79 is taking five or more prescription drugs, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And the older patients are, the ...

More than 40% of U.S. adults 65 and older now take at least five prescription drugs daily, a practice known as polypharmacy.

New study reveals older adults on six or more medications struggle more during rehabilitation recovery, especially those over ...

If you've heard the term "polypharmacy" used to talk about medication recently, you're not alone. But what is it, and are there risks? Below, experts discuss the oft-disputed definition of the term.

Managing multiple prescriptions can be challenging and may even put you at risk for dangerous interactions. Here’s how to keep your prescriptions organized. Trying to stay on top of multiple ...

Polypharmacy, which refers to the simultaneous use of multiple medications, is an increasingly common issue among older adults. While medications are essential for managing chronic conditions, the use ...

Dear Carol: I’ve read your articles about drugs that are bad for older brains. My dad takes a long list of drugs for heart issues, blood pressure, and arthritis, plus a chronic skin problem. He and I ...

As you age, it’s common for more medical conditions to occur. Whether it’s the wear-and-tear of arthritis, high blood pressure or depression, seniors often have multiple age-related health conditions ...

Primary care physicians (PCPs) frequently initiated multiple medications simultaneously, with rates varying between 14.0% and 27.2% across institutions. Analysis showed that only 0.6% of the most ...

This study compares the performance of several definitions of concurrent adherence to related medications. For each medication class, adherence for each patient was estimated using prescription-based ...

Many people in the United States are taking five or more prescription drugs. That can lead to serious complications. By Knvul Sheikh Around one in five adults between the ages of 40 to 79 is taking ...