Several factors contribute to overmedication, including:
Polypharmacy: The use of multiple medications by a patient, often seen in those with multiple chronic conditions. Inadequate medication reconciliation: Failure to review and manage all medications a patient is taking, leading to unnecessary or duplicate prescriptions. Poor communication among healthcare providers: Lack of coordination can result in conflicting or redundant medication orders. Patient non-adherence: Patients may take medications incorrectly, leading to adjustments that exacerbate the issue.
