[Comparison of polypharmacy and pharmacotherapy among seniors in social institutions in 2001 and 2019].

Introduction: Polypharmacy (polypharmacotherapy) is a serious problem among seniors. The aim of the work was to compare pharmacotherapy and polypharmacy among seniors in social facilities in 2001 and 2019.

Methodology: As of December 31, 2001, we collected data on the pharmacotherapy of 151 residents of two retirement homes (average age 75.