• J Fam Pract · Jul 2017

    Deprescribing: A simple method for reducing polypharmacy.

    • Kathryn McGrath, Emily R Hajjar, Chandrika Kumar, Christopher Hwang, and Brooke Salzman.
    • Department of Family and Community Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Email: Kathryn.mcgrath@jefferson.edu.
    • J Fam Pract. 2017 Jul 1; 66 (7): 436-445.

    AbstractPolypharmacy brings with it increased risks for adverse drug events and reduced functional capacity. This 4-step plan will help you safely deprescribe in older adults.

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