I hate entitlements, just loathe them. This is one I cannot complain about. When I went to Med School, I was “taught” that more than 2-4 meds were unecessary. No longer - we have one of the worst life styles on the Planet and a long life expectancy. It is due, in large part, to medications. I only wish we could lower costs for everyone.
I know what you’re saying. When we had to start taking care of my MIL, I discovered she was on 16 or 17 different meds.
My amateur medical opinion was that amount of medicine could screw up any healthy person.
I think seniors who see a multitude of specialists wind up getting a lot of scripts.