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flag Older Australians fill 31 prescriptions yearly on average, with rising medication use increasing health risks.

flag Older Australians aged 65 and over fill an average of 31 PBS-subsidized prescriptions annually, with a 32% rise in those using five or more medications since 2013. flag They visit prescribers about five times a year and make 16 pharmacy trips annually. flag Managing multiple medications increases risks like side effects, interactions, and hospitalizations, and can affect independence and quality of life. flag Experts urge older adults to review their medications with doctors or pharmacists, as a government-funded medication review service exists to improve safety and effectiveness but remains underused.

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