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How does long-term use of antidepressants affect older patients? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to …

Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at sedative hypnotics in older people Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health …

The use of benzodiazepines should be limited in older people, write Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve …

Psoriasis is not just a skin condition, it is a whole-body inflammatory disease with important implications for cardiovascular health When pharmacists speak with patients about psoriasis, the conversation often begins …

Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at when deprescribing may be appropriate for older people taking antipysychotics Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal …

Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at the pros and cons of continuing levodopa Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve …

Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek discuss the complex issues around deprescribing antiepileptics Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved health outcomes through …

When should pharmacists consider deprescribing analgesics… opioid or otherwise? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to …

What benefits does the evidence support for oral collagen and where does it fall short? Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the human body and constitutes 80% of …

What’s the optimal duration of therapy with bisphosphonates and denosumab for individual older patients… and when and how should deprescribing be considered? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a …

When is it appropriate to consider deprescribing calcium and vitamin D for your older patients? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred …

When should pharmacists consider deprescribing gout medications for older patients? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to …