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Millions of older Australians face overlapping medication risks
Original: Millions of older Australians exposed to overlapping medication risks
A report highlights that millions of older Australians are taking multiple medications that overlap, raising the risk of harmful drug interactions and side effects. The findings point to gaps in how prescriptions are reviewed and coordinated for older people, with calls growing for better medication management in aged care and primary health settings.
Why now: New reporting on polypharmacy risks among older Australians has drawn attention to patient safety and prescribing practices.
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