Profile of drug utilization in the elderly living in Porto Alegre, Brazil

The elderly population is one of the most rapidly increasing populations in the world. Physiological alterations induced by the aging process make these individuals more susceptible to chronic diseases and, consequently, to increased drug utilization.Objective: To describe the profile of drug utiliz...

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Main Authors:	Tôrres Faggiani F, Schroeter G, Luz Pacheco S, Araújo de Souza AC, Werlang MC, Attílio de Carli G, Bueno Morrone F
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Centro de Investigaciones y Publicaciones Farmaceuticas 2007-12-01
Series:	Pharmacy Practice
Subjects:	Drug Utilization Polypharmacy Aged Brazil
Online Access:	http://www.pharmacypractice.org/vol05/04/179-184.htm

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