Polypharmacy: Effects of Multiple Daily Medications | Springtime Science
- Event Type
- Informational
- Sponsor
- Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute & Illinois Extension
- Date
- Apr 12, 2023 12:00 - 1:00 pm
- Speaker
- Erica Noel, MS, Health Communications, University of Illinois
- Registration
- Register for Zoom details
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Gain research-based insights into complex health issues as experts from University of Illinois deliver forward-thinking, holistic solutions for addressing today's health challenges in the Community Seminar Series offered via Zoom on Wednesdays at noon (CST) March 1 through April 19, 2023. Pick and choose programs based on interest.
Studies show that more than 131 million people or 66% of adults use prescription medication every day. Polypharmacy, or the consumption of multiple medications daily, increases a patient’s risk of experiencing adverse reactions and drug-related health problems (DRPs). In this session of the series, examine the cost and effects of polypharmacy on health records, multimorbidity, and various populations — and discuss equity in implementing standardized prescribing programs.
CEU's through the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois (CEII) are now available.