Observational analysis reveals increased polypharmacy among older adults, suggesting targeted interventions are needed for socioeconomic disparities in medication use.
While PIM use slightly decreased over the study period, it remained above 50%, and polypharmacy prevalence increased among older adults in Korea. Socioeconomic disparities in medication use persist, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and policies to promote safe medication use among vulnerable groups.
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