It is known that the worldwide population is aging, and the number of elderly people
is at an all-time high. Elderly people have a high burden of chronic diseases associated
with increased risk of hospitalization and death.
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This situation results in the prescription of an excessive number of drugs, which
increases the risk of drug interactions and adverse drug reactions.
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