Deprescribing

Are you reviewing all of the drugs that the person is taking?

Do you plan to stop any drug which is no longer indicated or which does not help the patient to achieve a goal?

Will you identify any drug that does not show clear efficacy or that is causing a problem?

Will you try to simplify a drug regimen or drug administration?

Do you know why all of the drugs are being taken?

Do you have a good idea of what the implications of any changes will be?

Are you in contact with all of the patient’s providers?

Are you in contact with the patient and family to get feedback?

• reduced adverse drug interactions?

• reduced adverse drug effects?

• improved adherence?

• reduced costs?

• withdrawal symptoms?

• clinical deterioration or relapse?