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“Today it has been estimated that the average 70 year old has four chronic conditions and consumes an average of 35 PBS scripts per year for those conditions.” quote by Julie Bishop
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“Today it has been estimated that the average 70 year old has four chronic conditions and consumes an average of 35 PBS scripts per year for those conditions.”

Julie Bishop

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The statistic highlights the high burden of chronic disease and medication use among the elderly, underscoring healthcare complexity.

In simple terms: Elderly face many chronic conditions and many prescriptions.

Key Takeaway

Simplify medication management for seniors.

Themes

healthcare aging chronic disease medication burden policy

Mood

concerned serious

Type

informative call to action

When to use this quote

  • elder care
  • pharmacy
  • policy planning
  • clinical practice
  • family support

Key Concepts

polypharmacy patient safety cost access

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we reduce polypharmacy risks?
  • What support systems improve senior medication safety?
A Different Perspective

Complex regimens can reduce adherence and increase errors.

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