by Eric Christianson | Feb 27, 2019 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
On a previous post, I laid out some strategies to reduce medication use. As a consultant pharmacist who has worked extensively in long term care and assisted living, I am routinely asked if we can reduce someone’s medications. Reducing medications is something I...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 24, 2019 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
In geriatrics, we put a premium on trying to simplify medication use. As a consultant pharmacist who has worked extensively in long term care and assisted living, I am routinely asked if we can reduce someone’s medications. Reducing medications is something I...
by Eric Christianson | May 18, 2014 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
You’re probably aware I’m an advocate for simple, rationale use of medications. This means that at times we might consider reducing or discontinuing medications that may not be appropriate anymore for various reasons. There is a right way to discontinue...
