Aging population. And the government are spending a lot on medical needs for elderly people.
According to Food and Drug Administration and research,
People over the age of 65 are the largest group that requires medications.
"Of all the problems older people face in taking medication, drug interactions are possibly the most dangerous. When two or more drugs are mixed in the body, they may interact with each other and produce uncomfortable or even dangerous side effects. This is especially a problem for older people because they are much more likely to take more than one drug."
According to research, the average numbers of medication a person aged over
"The average older person is taking more than four prescription medications at once plus two over-the-counter medications"
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