Deprescribing In Polypharmacy

What to expect from this session:

• Definition and impact of polypharmacy and inappropriate polypharmacy
• Common risks: adverse drug reactions, falls, non-adherence
• Identifying high-risk patients and medicines
• Tools and frameworks:
  • STOPP/START criteria
  • NHS deprescribing guidance
  • 7-step prescribing approach
• Deprescribing strategies in complex patients
• Importance of shared decision-making with patients
• Role of pharmacists, GPs, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams
• Case studies and practical examples
• Interactive Q&A and live discussion

Please note that this webinar will be recorded. A CPD certificate will be provided only to those who attend the session.

Meet the Speaker

Amira Shaikh is a Lecturer in Prescribing for Healthcare Practice at the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King’s College London. A registered pharmacist since 2011, she brings a wealth of experience from roles across community pharmacy, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), NHS 111 urgent care, and national-level pharmacy positions. Her academic interests focus on prescribing education and improving medicines optimisation, particularly in patients with complex health needs.

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