Deprescribing Considerations and the Geriatric Population

Donna Bartlett, PharmD, BCGP, RPh, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences returns to the Quality Corner Show to talk about medication deprescribing considerations for older adults with Host Nick Dorich, PharmD, PQS Senior Manager of Pharmacy Accounts.

Bartlett emphasizes medication optimization and details specific classes or treatments where deprescribing would be appropriate.  

Chapters

• 1:19 Introduction
• 4:09 What are Key Indicators for Patients That Can Be Deprescribed?
• 10:23 What Common Medication Classes or Treatments that are Considered for Deprescribing?
• 15:07 What Other Medications Should Be Considered for Deprescribing?
• 19:25 What's the Timeline for Reducing a Dose and How Do You Set up Expectations for Patient?
• 24:16 Conclusion