Coprescription Trends in Western Medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Dental Medicine among Older Adults in Taiwan from 1997 to 2013

• Main Authors: Chia-Yu Huang (Author), Mei-Yao Wu (Author), Chia-Ling Chang (Author), Yuan-Ching Liao (Author), Ying-Yu Chen (Author), Wu-Chou Lin (Author), Hung-Rong Yen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Coprescription is a potential medical problem for older adults that could induce polypharmacy and subsequent complications. In Taiwan, Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is popular among the older adults. Investigating the coprescription trends in Western medicine, CHM and dental medicine is...