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The use of multiple drugs administered to the same patient, most commonly seen in elderly patients. It includes also the administration of excessive [[medication]] | The use of multiple drugs administered to the same patient, most commonly seen in elderly patients. It includes also the administration of excessive [[medication]].<noinclude>{{DefMeSH}}</noinclude> | ||
Latest revision as of 15:51, 14 May 2010
The use of multiple drugs administered to the same patient, most commonly seen in elderly patients. It includes also the administration of excessive medication.
This definition is at least in part based on: Anonymous (2024), Polypharmacy (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.