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Polypharmacy in the Elderly

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This clinical puzzle is based on Barclay K, Frasetto A, Robb J, Mandel ED. Polypharmacy in the Elderly: How to Reduce Adverse Drug Events. Clinician Reviews. February;28(2):38-44.

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