Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medicine use in older adults with cancer: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia oncologic centers

• Main Authors: Samuel Agegnew Wondm (Author), Tilaye Arega Moges (Author), Samuel Berihun Dagnew (Author), Fisseha Nigussie Dagnew (Author), Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke (Author), Rahel Belete Abebe (Author), Endalamaw Aschale Mihiretie (Author), Fasil Bayafers Tamene (Author)
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• Udgivet: Taylor & Francis Group, 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background Most patients with cancer have comorbid conditions that necessitate advanced medical treatment. Polypharmacy (PP) and potentially inappropriate medicine (PIM) use is common among older adult patients with cancer. Not much research has been conducted on PP and PIM use among older adult pat...