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Multiple medicines for older people might be causing harm

An older person sorting her medicines for the week

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

Researchers says multiple medication use by around one million Australians over the age of 70 is causing more harm than good, leading to adverse health outcomes and in some cases even death. 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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