🎯 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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