Older adults account for what proportion of outpatient prescription medications?

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Although adults age 65 and over comprise only 13% of the population, they account for more than a third of outpatient prescription medications and a similar percentage of those purchased over the counter. Between 1999 and 2012 the use of five or more prescription drugs increased from 10% to 15% among those age 40 to 64 and from 24% to 39% among those age 65 and over.

Older Adults Account for What Proportion of Outpatient Prescription Medications