Polypharmacy, drug–drug interactions, and potentially inappropriate medications among older adults: a cross-sectional study in Northeast Ethiopia

Polypharmacy, drug–drug interactions, and potentially inappropriate medications among older adults: a cross-sectional study in Northeast Ethiopia

BackgroundThe global older adult population is expected to increase from 524 million in 2010 to 1.5 billion by 2050, mainly in developing countries. Age-related diseases, comorbidities, and polypharmacy make appropriate prescribing crucial. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of polypharmacy,...

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Main Authors: Bedilu Linger Endalifer, Mekuanint Terefe Kassa, Yenesew Wudu Ejigu, Abyou Seyfu Ambaye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
polypharmacy
drug–drug interaction
potential inappropriate medication
Beer’s Criteria
START/STOP criteria
comorbidity
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1525079/full
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