Med J Aust July 2019 PMID 31219179

Polypharmacy among older Australians, 2006-2017: a population-based study.

Amy T Page, Michael O Falster, Melisa Litchfield, Sallie-Anne Pearson, Christopher Etherton-Beer

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Several discussions highlight the drastic increase in polypharmacy among Australians over the years, with comments like 'shocking to see one-third of older adults affected' and 'we need to pay more attention to medication management for our seniors'. The choice of words and the urgency in these posts convey a deep concern about the implications for public health, showing both the seriousness and the immediate relevance of the issue.

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The study assessed the prevalence of polypharmacy (taking five or more medications) among Australians aged 70 and older from 2006 to 2017 using data from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
In 2017, 36.1% of older Australians experienced continuous polypharmacy, translating to approximately 935,240 individuals, with higher rates in women and those aged 80-89.
The prevalence of polypharmacy among older concessional beneficiaries increased from 33.2% to 36.2% between 2006 and 2017, highlighting a significant rise in both the prevalence and the total number of affected individuals, raising concerns about the potential harm of using multiple medications.

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Polypharmacy in Older Australians: Trends and Implications

This video discusses the prevalence of polypharmacy among Australians aged 70 and older, highlighting that in 2017, 36.1% were affected. As polypharmacy increases, so do concerns over the potential harm associated with…

Amy Page · Oct 14, 2014 921 views

Prevalence of Polypharmacy in Older Australians (2006-2017)

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