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Multiple medications: Growing "polypharmacy" problem


by Jonathan LaPook

(CBSNews) Problems with taking multiple drugs are not limited to drug abusers. In the last 10 years, the percentage of people over 60 who take five or more medications has jumped from 22 percent to 37 percent. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook looks into in the risks.

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    • Fruth Pharmacy Makes Scholarship Donation


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