Inappropriate polypharmacy during the COVID-19 pandemic: impact, challenges, and solutions – a narrative review
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems worldwide, impacting various aspects of patient care. Polypharmacy, the concurrent use of multiple medications by a single patient, is a significant concern exacerbated by the pandemic. The dual threat of COVID-19 infec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Folia Medica |
| Online Access: | https://foliamedica.bg/article/144169/download/pdf/ |
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| Summary: | The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems worldwide, impacting various aspects of patient care. Polypharmacy, the concurrent use of multiple medications by a single patient, is a significant concern exacerbated by the pandemic. The dual threat of COVID-19 infection and polypharmacy for the same vulnerable group – the elderly and those with pre-existing multimorbidity – is particularly problematic, as polypharmacy has been shown to lead to suboptimal treatment outcomes in many chronic diseases. This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted issues surrounding polypharmacy during the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing its causes, consequences, and potential solutions. |
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| ISSN: | 1314-2143 |