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This is a Observational study (also classified as: Cross-Sectional Study).

Prevalence of polypharmacy and its associated factors: a cross-sectional study among elderly population

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Cross-sectional study reports 50.67% polypharmacy prevalence in elderly, suggesting socioeconomic status and comorbidities are critical factors.

The prevalence of polypharmacy among elderly patients was found to be 50.67%, with the majority taking multiple medications for hypertension.
Age, education, and the number of morbidities significantly correlated with polypharmacy, affecting medication adherence and cost.
The study included 150 elderly patients over 60 years, with polypharmacy most prevalent among those consulting multiple healthcare providers.
Implications of polypharmacy included increased risk of adverse drug reactions and financial burden on patients in the study.

Sastry et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study reports 50.67% polypharmacy prevalence in elderly, suggesting socioeconomic status and comorbidities are critical factors.