🎯 Learning Objectives
- Recognise risks of inappropriate polypharmacy in frailty.
- Apply structured medication review methods.
- Communicate deprescribing safely and effectively.
🧠 Key Concepts
Deprescribing is an evidence-based, patient-centred process to reduce medication burden while maintaining outcomes.
🩺 In Practice
- Review: Indication, duplication, and benefit-risk ratio.
- Stop or step-down where appropriate.
- Document & communicate changes clearly with patient and GP.
🔬 Resources
- STOPP/START Criteria (Version 3)
- NICE NG5 – Medicines Optimisation
- Polypharmacy Guidance (Scottish NHS)
- Older Adults Pharmacy Resources (BGS)
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