A minute of health news from around the nation.

Arielle Zionts [arr-ee-ELL ZY-ence] reads the week’s news: Prescription drugs can be lifesavers, but taking many different meds can be risky. Plus, people shopping for Obamacare plans for next year may see some changes.

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Prescription drugs are often lifesavers, but taking many different meds can be risky.

I'm Arielle Zients, and this is your KFF Health News Minute.

Pharmacist DeLong Canterbury says getting prescriptions from multiple doctors and pharmacies may land you with drugs that don't mix well.

You end up in having multiple meds with no one quarterbacking their appropriateness.

More than a third of older adults take at least five different prescription drugs.

Shopping for an Obamacare plan for next year?

Here's what's new.

Insurance premiums are expected to rise by about 15%.

Stricter rules mean some enrollees will need to do more to verify their identity.

And there may be fewer agents and brokers to help you navigate the enrollment process.

Start looking for a plan early, especially if you need assistance.

Open enrollment starts November 1st in most states.

There's more at kffhealthnews.org.