dRx series: Deprescribing antihypertensives in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek take a look at antihypertensive medicines and when to consider deprescribing Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve …
dRx series: deprescribing nitrates in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek focus on desprescribing nitrates Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation of one …
dRx series: deprescribing digoxin & sotalol in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek look into desprescribing digoxin and sotalol Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through discontinuation …
dRx series: deprescribing iron & vitamin B12 in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek look into desprescribing iron and vitamin B12 Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through …
dRx series: Deprescribing antithrombotics in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek look into desprescribing anticoagulants and antiplatelet medicines Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through …
dRx series: Deprescribing potassium in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page look at how pharmacists can spot and address inappropriate use of potassium supplements Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended …
dRx series: deprescribing diabetes medicines in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a deep dive into deprescribing medicines for the treatment of diabetes Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to …
dRx series: deprescribing macrogol in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page look at when to consider deprescribing macrogol Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through …
dRx series: Deprescribing prochlorperazine in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page examine issues around long-term use of prochlorperazine in older people… and thoughts about deprescribing Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal …
dRx series: deprescribing PPIs in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take an in-depth look at the deprescribing of proton-pump inhibitors in older people Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended …
dRx series: Optimising use of medicines in older people through deprescribing
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
In this new series by Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page, we take an in-depth look at desprescribing… beginning with the key principles Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process …
Clinical tips: Timing!
One important aspect of medicines management is understanding the optimal timing for administration, writes Amy Page Timing can impact the drug’s pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, which can have a significant impact …