What is polypharmacy? A systematic review of definitions

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Authors

Nashwa Masnoon · Royal Adelaide Hospital

Lisa Kalisch Ellett · University of South Australia

Gillian E. Caughey · Royal Adelaide Hospital

Abstract

Polypharmacy definitions were variable. Numerical definitions of polypharmacy did not account for specific comorbidities present and make it difficult to assess safety and appropriateness of therapy in the clinical setting.

Topics & Keywords

Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Chronic Disease Management Strategies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Geriatrics

Volume 17, Issue 1, pp. 230-230

DOI: 10.1186/s12877-017-0621-2

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