What does the cryptic crossword clue "Charlie too old for treatment (8)" mean?

The definition is "treatment". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym of "Charlie") + OVERAGE (synonym of "too old"); definition: "treatment" The answer is COVERAGE.

Charlie too old for treatment (8)

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