PROFILE AND PREVALENCE OF POLYPHARMACY IN OLDER ADULTS IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

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https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v12i8.27649

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Polypharmacy. Older adults. Primary health care. Prevalence. Epidemiological profile.

Abstract

This article sought to describe the prevalence and characterize the profile of polypharmacy in elderly patients treated in Primary Health Care, considering sociodemographic, clinical, and behavioral aspects, as well as those related to medication use. The results evidenced a high frequency of chronic diseases associated with the continuous use of four or more medications. A predominance of the most prevalent age group, a high frequency of sedentary lifestyle, and significant use of drugs intended for the control of cardiovascular diseases were observed. Participants' knowledge about their medications and treatment adherence were described, and difficulties related to medication access and therapeutic complexity were identified. The findings reinforce the need for continuous pharmacotherapeutic monitoring, periodic prescription review, and the strengthening of health promotion and rational medication use actions, aiming at the safety, autonomy, and quality of life of the elderly population.

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Author Biographies

  • Andressa Sena Rodrigues, University of Gurupi

    Graduanda em Medicina pela Universidade de Gurupi (UnirG), Gurupi, Tocantins, Brasil.

  • Analuisa de Barros Angelopes Pereira, University of Gurupi

    Graduanda em Medicina pela Universidade de Gurupi (UnirG), Gurupi, Tocantins, Brasil.

  • Gilvana Nogueira da Silva, University of Gurupi

    Graduanda em Medicina pela Universidade de Gurupi (UnirG), Gurupi, Tocantins, Brasil.

  • Millena Pereira Xavier, University of Gurupi

    Docente do curso de Graduação em Farmácia da Universidade de Gurupi (UnirG), Gurupi, Tocantins, Brasil.

  • Layla Mayara Ricci de Carvalho , Universidade Brasil

    Médica pela Universidade Brasil - SP, Brasil.

  • Daniela Leão da Costa, University of Gurupi

    Graduanda em Medicina pela Universidade de Gurupi (UnirG), Gurupi, Tocantins, Brasil.

  • Anna Luiza Lima Bayma , University of Gurupi

    Graduanda em Medicina pela Universidade de Gurupi (UnirG), Gurupi, Tocantins, Brasil.

  • Carina Souza de Melo, University of Gurupi

    Graduanda em Medicina pela Universidade de Gurupi (UnirG), Gurupi, Tocantins, Brasil.

  • Isabela Pereira, University of Gurupi

    Graduanda em Medicina pela Universidade de Gurupi (UnirG), Gurupi, Tocantins, Brasil.

  • Maria Eduarda Watanabe de Souza Dim, University of Gurupi

    Graduanda em Medicina pela Universidade de Gurupi (UnirG), Gurupi, Tocantins, Brasil.



  • Andrea Tammiê Peixoto Da Silva, University of Gurupi

    Graduanda em Medicina pela Universidade de Gurupi (UnirG), Gurupi, Tocantins, Brasil.

  • Kallyne Rodrigues de Oliveira

    Graduanda em Medicina pela Universidade de Gurupi (UnirG), Gurupi, Tocantins, Brasil.

  • Danielle Borges Cavalcante, University of Gurupi

    Graduanda em Medicina pela Universidade de Gurupi (UnirG), Gurupi, Tocantins, Brasil.

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Published

2026-08-07

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Vol. 12 No. 8 (2026): Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação — REASE

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How to Cite

Rodrigues, A. S., Pereira, A. de B. A., Silva, G. N. da, Xavier, M. P., Carvalho , L. M. R. de, Costa, D. L. da, Bayma , A. L. L., Melo, C. S. de, Pereira, I., Dim, M. E. W. de S., Silva, A. T. P. D., Oliveira, K. R. de, & Cavalcante, D. B. (2026). PROFILE AND PREVALENCE OF POLYPHARMACY IN OLDER ADULTS IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE. Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências E Educação, 12(8), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v12i8.27649

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