New program helps seniors ditch unneeded pills
NCT ID NCT02942927
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested a program to help seniors aged 70 and older who take 5 or more medications reduce their pill burden. The program involved a pharmacist review and a doctor visit, focusing on safely stopping or lowering doses. The goal was to see if this approach could improve health and quality of life without causing harm.
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Dr. Dee Mangin
Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1, Canada
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