Coprescription Trends in Western Medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Dental Medicine among Older Adults in Taiwan from 1997 to 2013

Coprescription Trends in Western Medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Dental Medicine among Older Adults in Taiwan from 1997 to 2013

Background: Coprescription is a potential medical problem for older adults that could induce polypharmacy and subsequent complications. In Taiwan, Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is popular among the older adults. Investigating the coprescription trends in Western medicine, CHM and dental medicine is...

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Main Authors: Chia-Yu Huang, Mei-Yao Wu, Chia-Ling Chang, Yuan-Ching Liao, Ying-Yu Chen, Wu-Chou Lin, Hung-Rong Yen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-12-01
Series:Complementary Therapies in Medicine
Subjects:
Coprescription
Chinese herbal medicine
Epidemiology
Geriatrics
National Health Insurance Research Database
Polypharmacy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229921001230

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