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Oct 5, 2025

4 min

What percentage of 60 year olds take medication? Exploring senior medication trends

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 80% of adults aged 60-79 take at least one prescription drug. This statistic offers a powerful starting point to understand **what percentage of 60 year olds take medication** and the factors influencing this high rate of usage.

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Oct 5, 2025

3 min

At what age do most people start taking medication?

According to the CDC, over 85% of adults aged 60 and over used at least one prescription drug in a 2015–2016 study, highlighting the critical role medication plays in aging populations. This raises the significant question: At what age do most people start taking medication?

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