The prevalence of polypharmacy and hyper-polypharmacy among middle-aged vs. older patients in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Aymen A. Alqurain (Author), Murtada Albaharnah (Author), Samanah Al Zayer (Author), Luma Ameer (Author), Sherihan Ghosn (Author), Samaher Al-Shaibi (Author), Marwa Algoraini (Author), Amal Aldhafeeri (Author), Danah A. Alyusuf (Author), Afnan Alshnbari (Author), Nida Alsaffar (Author), Jenan Al-Matouq (Author), Mohammed Al Khamees (Author), Bader AlAlwan (Author), Fadhel A. Alomar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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IntroductionPolypharmacy, the use of multiple medications, is a growing concern among middle-aged and older patients, posing potential risks and challenges in healthcare management.AimThis study aimed to identify the prevalence of polypharmacy and hyper-polypharmacy among populations of middle-aged...