Tag: polypharmacy

31
Jul
Beers Criteria Guide: Identifying Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Older Adults
Medications

Beers Criteria Guide: Identifying Potentially Inappropriate Drugs in Older Adults

Learn how the Beers Criteria help identify potentially inappropriate medications in older adults to improve medication safety and reduce adverse drug events.

3
Feb
Deprescribing Frameworks: How to Safely Reduce Medications and Cut Side Effects
Medications

Deprescribing Frameworks: How to Safely Reduce Medications and Cut Side Effects

Deprescribing safely reduces unnecessary medications to cut side effects, especially in older adults. Learn how frameworks like Shed-MEDS and STOPP/START help doctors and pharmacists cut pill burden without risking health.