Consumption of Medicines for the Elderly can be Risky

An older person sorting her medicines for the week

An older person sorting her medicines for the week Source: Getty

Consumption of drugs by the elderly is causing more harm than good according to experts.


The concern is prompting researchers at the University of South Australia to find ways of helping clinicians de-prescribe medications that may no longer be suitable.


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