Coping with Prescription Overload

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain is urging older people to review the medication they are taking, as new research recently released by the Society reveals how millions of over 65s in Britain are taking a cocktail of medicines without fully understanding what they are, or the side effects they may be suffering from.

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Read our medical reference articles:

• Prescribing for the Older Patient
• Prescribing Issues and Concordance

Changing to a healthier diet and lifestyle can reduce the risks of developing diseases that require long term medication. For example, read about the Mediterranean Diet.

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