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The risk of adverse drug events, poor compliance, and drug–drug interactions, and even the risk of hospitalization, are most associated with the number of drugs taken, while underlying comorbidities and, to some extent, age contribute to this risk.^12,13 Patients should maintain an up‐to‐date medication list, including OTC and herbal preparations, to bring in at each office visit or hospitalization. Medication reviews should be performed for patients in all four categories at each office visit to assess for duplication, drug–drug or drug–disease interactions, adherence, affordability, and side effects.