Abstract
Objective: To characterize the use of medications for continuous use to treat chronic non-communicable diseases in the elderly who participate in the Open University program for the Elderly. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study, using non-probabilistic sampling for convenience. It took place from May to July 2019, with data collection through the application of a structured questionnaire, covering socio-demographic, clinical and pharmacological characteristics, focused on health care. Results: Among the most prevalent Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases, the following stood out: arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia and hypothyroidism. The drugs most used by the elderly were losartan potassium, hydrochlorothiazide, losartan potassium and associated hydrochlorothiazide, metformin hydrochloride, simvastatin and Atenolol. Conclusion: It can be seen that advanced age is a factor that makes this population susceptible to acquiring chronic diseases, removing the individual from the state of homeostasis and, therefore, increasing the use of health services and the use of multiple medications to control disease.