Summary

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. Factors such as dosing frequency, dosage forms and special administration requirements can make medication regimens more difficult to manage for both patients and health care professionals.

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