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Polypharmacy

Polypharmacy
pharmacy
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The use of multiple medications by a patient often simultaneously.

Standard Abbreviation

Polypharmacy

Category

pharmacy

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  polypharmacy VARCHAR(100),  -- Polypharmacy
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  polypharmacy as polypharmacy
FROM claims;

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