Central nervous system–active polypharmacy common among older adults with dementia in the US

Prevalence of Central Nervous System–Active Polypharmacy Among Older Adults With Dementia in the US – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: CNS-Active Polypharmacy Examined in Seniors With Dementia – HealthDay AND A Trio That Could Spell Trouble: Many with Dementia Take Risky Combinations of Medicines – Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan AND Older Adults With Dementia at Risk From Taking Multiple Psychotropics, Study Suggests – Psychiatric News Alert

Commentary on Twitter

In this cross-sectional study of Medicare claims, 14% of older adults with dementia filled prescriptions consistent with CNS-active polypharmacy in 2018 (eg 3+ antidepressants, antipsychotics, BNZ, Z-drugs, or opioids) https://t.co/85BmGgeYil @dtmaust @umichmedicine @PennMedicine

— JAMA (@JAMA_current) March 9, 2021