The percentage of adults age 65 and older who received potentially inappropriate prescription medications declined from 19 percent in 2003 to 12 percent in 2014. (Source: AHRQ, 2016 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report, Chartbook on Patient Safety.)
AHRQ Stats: Medication Errors Among Seniors
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