Yоu аre in clinic wоrking with аn оlder pаtient reviewing their medications. You are concerned about polypharmacy issues and are working with this patient on reducing doses or stopping any medications that may be causing harm or no longer benefit this patient. Health care providers should consider patient/caregiver perspectives on goals of therapy. They need to include views on medications and chronic conditions, preferences and priorities regarding prescribing to slow disease progression, prevent health decline, and address symptoms. Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding polypharmacy?