Polypharmacy among community-dwelling elderly in Singapore: Prevalence, risk factors and association with medication non-adherence
Background: Polypharmacy, given its link with drug interactions, potentially inappropriate medications and medication non-adherence, may pose a significant health risk, especially among the elderly. A comprehensive understanding of the epidemiology of polypharmacy is essential for countries facing p...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2019-12-01
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Series: | Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2010105819868485 |