Polypharmacy Measures
Last updated March 12, 2026
Polypharmacy: Use of Multiple Anticholinergic Medications in Older Adults (Displayed as: Polypharmacy Anticholinergics)
The percentage of adults 65 years and older with concurrent use of 2 or more unique anticholinergic medications for 30 or more cumulative days.
Polypharmacy: Use of Multiple CNS-Active Medications in Older Adults (Displayed as: Polypharmacy-CNS Active)
The percentage of adults 65 years and older with concurrent use of 3 or more unique central nervous system (CNS)-active medications for 30 or more cumulative days.
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