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Background:

  • Polypharmacy is increasing in Canada.
  • This trend significantly impacts patient care and healthcare systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the consequences of polypharmacy.
  • To highlight strategies for mitigating polypharmacy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on polypharmacy consequences.
  • Analysis of mitigation strategies including deprescribing, non-pharmacological interventions, and medication stewardship programs.

Main Results:

  • Polypharmacy leads to increased patient risks, financial strain, and staff workload.
  • Identified strategies can reduce polypharmacy and its adverse effects.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing mitigation strategies can improve patient outcomes.
  • Optimizing medication management reduces costs and environmental impact.