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

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...

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Published in:	Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
Main Authors:	Samuel Agegnew Wondm, Tilaye Arega Moges, Samuel Berihun Dagnew, Fisseha Nigussie Dagnew, Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Rahel Belete Abebe, Endalamaw Aschale Mihiretie, Fasil Bayafers Tamene
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Subjects:	Cancer older adults polypharmacy inappropriateness of medicine use determinants 2019 Beers criteria
Online Access:	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20523211.2024.2397797