Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2575981 | The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy | 2007 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Conclusions: We found a very high prevalence of unnecessary drug use in this older veteran outpatient population. Race, income, and polypharmacy, as well as health-related beliefs, were central factors associated with unnecessary drug use.
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Authors
Michelle I. MD, MPH, Amanda PhD, Robert PharmD, Keri L. PhD, Cathleen J. PhD, Subashan PhD, Emily R. PharmD, Joseph T. PharmD, MS,