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Polypharmacy
This comprehensive presentation on polypharmacy, led by Senior Pharmacist Sanjay Tanner, explores the definition, scale, and implications of polypharmacy, particularly in older adults. It distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate polypharmacy, examines patient and system-related factors contributing to medication overload, and highlights symptoms associated with excessive medication use. The session also covers structured polypharmacy reviews, discussing strategies such as deprescribing and patient-centered care to optimize medication use, improve quality of life, and reduce adverse effects. Practical tools and frameworks, including the NHS Scotland seven-step review method, are introduced to guide clinicians in assessing and managing polypharmacy effectively.
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| Contributed by: | Clinical CPD - Primary Care Additional Roles |
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| Licence: | More information on licences |
| First contributed: | 07 July 2025 |
| Audience access level: | General user |
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