SMART Pharmacist Podcast: [EPISODE 5] Drug-Drug Interactions in the Elderly Population
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As the Canadian elderly population continues to grow, medication management for this patient group must consider the unique physiological changes associated with aging. In this episode, we discuss drug-drug interactions that can lead to potential hospitalization in the elderly population.
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