The prevalence of polypharmacy and hyper-polypharmacy among middle-aged vs. older patients in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Polypharmacy, the use of multiple medications, is a growing concern among middle-aged and older patients, posing potential risks and challenges in healthcare management.

Aim

This study aimed to identify the prevalence of polypharmacy and hyper-polypharmacy among populations of middle-aged vs. older patients and identify its associated common comorbidities and prescribed medications in Qatif Central Hospital (QCH), Saudi Arabia.

Methods

Patients aged 40 years or older who presented to an outpatient medical care clinic at QCH, Saudi Arabia, between 1 January and 31 December 2021 were included, and their comorbidities, prescribed medications, and recent clinical laboratory test results were collected. The Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) score was cal

SUBMITTER: Alqurain AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11200110 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature