M. Yuruyen, H. Yavuzer, Filiz Demirdağ, Zehra Kara, M. Cengiz, S. Yavuzer, A. Doventas, D. Erdinçler, T. Beǧer
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Abstract
Objective: Polypharmacy, quite common in elderly patients, is an important issue, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to examine polypharmacy rates and drug usage chara...