Less Can Be Safer: Rethinking Prescriptions with a Medication-Review Visit

Nearly 40% of adults over age 65 take five or more prescriptions every day, and many add supplements or over-the-counter medicines on top of that. While each medication may have a purpose, the combination can create confusion, side effects, or dangerous interactions. This growing challenge—known as polypharmacy—is one of the leading causes of preventable hospital…