Excessive polypharmacy and complex medication regimens are associated with greater physician burden

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Patients receiving home-based medical care are often older adults with multiple chronic conditions, and polypharmacy, commonly defined as the concurrent use of multiple medications, is prevalent in this population. However, the challenges of medication management extend beyond the number of prescribed medications.

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