The report outlines findings from a survey of 117 people during June to November 2023 to understand experiences of taking many medicines to inform the programme. 74% of respondents identified as White and 62% as female.
Outreach to voluntary and community sector groups working with older people and people from more marginalised communities resulted in and additional 200 plus conversations.
Most respondents took 4 to 6 medicines in the mornings and 1 to 3 medicines at night.
Just over half of participants felt concerned about taking so many. Just over half also said that they side effects. 85% understand why they take medicines and 71% said that medicines have a positive impact of life. 55% had unused medicines at home.
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