 Polypharmacy is the use of multiple medications by a patient usually older adults aged 60 plus who may have a large number of chronic conditions. This can lead to adverse effects such as confusion, falls and hospitalization. In India, the prevalence of polypharmacy varies from state to state with some states reporting higher levels of polypharmacy than others. This article was authored by Priya Sharma, N. L. Gupta and H. S. Chauhan.