Protocol Paper
A coordinated approach for managing polypharmacy among children with medical complexity.Colorado Pediatric Medication Safety Program
Safer and Easier Medication Management for Children With Medical Complexity
What is Pediatric Polypharmacy?
Pediatric polypharmacy is commonly defined as taking five or more medications at the same time. Pediatric polypharmacy presents a major public health problem that is common among children with medical complexity.
The Risks of Pediatric Polypharmacy
Many children with medical complexity (CMC) in outpatient care take multiple medications every day. These medication regimens often include several high-risk drugs, such as anti-seizure, psychiatric, or pain medications.
CMC may face medication-related problems like:
- Adverse Drug Effects
- Major Drug-Drug Interactions
- Inappropriate/Unnecessary Therapy
- Under-treated Symptoms
- Duplication of Therapy
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Research Letter
Annual outpatient prescription medication use and costs among children.
Qualitative Paper
Challenges of managing pediatric polypharmacy in a pediatric complex care program.
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