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Polypharmacy Risk Checklist: Spot Dangerous Drug Combinations Before It's Too Late
Polypharmacy increases the risk of dangerous drug interactions, falls, and hospitalizations in older adults. Learn how to spot high-risk medication combinations using a simple checklist based on the Beers Criteria and real-world data.
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