Too many seniors are prescribed too many drugs. About four of every 10 older adults take five or more medications, triple the rate from two decades ago. Almost 11 million Americans, or two of every 10 ...

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Conversations with your doctor may not always be easy, especially when they’re about sensitive topics like increasing anxiety medication dosage. Being open and honest and bringing a list of questions ...

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Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. 30 to 50 percent of patients don’t keep to their medication schedules Third-party medication reminder apps have ...

The federal government has announced 15 more drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, that will have lower negotiated prices for Medicare beneficiaries starting in 2027.

A Medicare Part D formulary is a list of the drugs the plan covers, organized into tiers with different out-of-pocket costs. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Older adults, especially those managing multiple chronic conditions, are more likely to face complex drug regimens. The use of five or more drugs (called polypharmacy) is common in this age group. As ...

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