Deprescribing as complex as prescribing in older patients with multiple conditions

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Deprescribing as complex as prescribing in older patients with multiple conditions

7 October 2020

Vanessa Weenink

Wednesday 7 October 2020, 12:30 AM

There has been a growing emphasis on deprescribing medicines, particularly in older people

Initially, emphasis is often placed on adherence to medicines, but with time, risks of some long-term medicines can outweigh their benefits. Pharmacist prescriber Linda Bryant provides advice on how to go about deprescribing in older patients

Key points, A good time to start a conversation about deprescribing is when there is a transfer of care, during follow-up after a hospitalisation or acute illness, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

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Older People

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