Nearly two million Australians prescribed five or more daily medications

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 03:19 · Archive

Nearly two million Australians are being prescribed at least five daily medications, according to government data.

Fresh government data shows that nearly two million Australians are being prescribed at least five daily medications. The figures have prompted experts to call for medication reviews among this population.

No further detail on the reasons for these calls or the government's response has been reported by the outlets.

How it is being reported

• Experts call for medication reviews amid fresh figuresNearly two million Australians are being prescribed at least five daily medications, according to fresh government data probing dispensing trends.Perth Now · 7 Oct, 02:44
• Experts call for medication reviews amid fresh figuresNearly two million Australians are being prescribed at least five daily medications, according to fresh government data probing dispensing trends.The West Australian · 7 Oct, 02:43

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