Blood test could help avoid rise in mixed prescriptions for the elderly
The National · 7 Oct 2026

Blood test could help avoid rise in mixed prescriptions for the elderly

A new blood test could help doctors to determine the safest and most effective medications for elderly patients who are prescribed several pills daily. Polypharmacy, defined as being prescribed at least five different medications to manage different health problems, is on the rise among older Emirat


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