Multiple medicines for older people might be causing harm

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Researchers says multiple medication use by around one million Australians over the age of 70 is causing more harm than good.

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Published 5 June 2020 12:40pm

By Peggy Giakoumelos

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Multiple medicines for older people might be causing harm

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Researchers says multiple medication use by around one million Australians over the age of 70 is causing more harm than good.

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Researchers says multiple medication use by around one million Australians over the age of 70 is causing more harm than good.

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