Managing Polypharmacy and Deprescribing in Community and Clinical Settings

Course overview

This 2-hour continuing education course equips pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with the knowledge and tools to safely manage polypharmacy and implement deprescribing strategies in community and clinical practice. Topics include defining polypharmacy, identifying high-risk patient populations, utilizing tools like Beers and STOPP/START criteria, and applying stepwise deprescribing protocols. Special attention is given to pharmacist and technician roles, regulatory considerations, and case-based examples across settings such as long-term care, mental health, and palliative care.