Join us for the last episode of Season 1! We hope you’ve enjoyed the conversations as much as we have – and Season 2 is just around the corner! So, without further ado…

Join hosts Jo Lane and Hayley Berry as they navigate deprescribing – the process of safely reducing or stopping medications that may no longer be beneficial. Joining them are two esteemed experts: Clare Howard and Jonathan Underhill, who share their wealth of experience and practical insights.

You’ll walk away with actionable guidance on deprescribing initiatives, shared decision making and the collaborative roles of multidisciplinary teams.

The discussion explores:

• The urgency and importance of deprescribing in managing polypharmacy for older adults
• Shared decision making as a cornerstone for person-centred care
• Strategies and tools, such as the Polypharmacy Comparators and structured medication reviews, for prioritising and managing deprescribing efforts
• Real-world examples of deprescribing preventing patient harm and improving outcomes
• Roles of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and the broader healthcare team in driving cultural and systematic change

Tune in for an enlightening discussion filled with expert advice, practical tips and inspiring stories that showcase the transformative potential of deprescribing in modern pharmacy practice.

Learning outcomes

• Describe the principles of genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics, including how genetic variations influence a person’s response to medicines and the implications for personalised care
• Recognise examples of pharmacogenomic testing and explain how genomic insights can optimise treatment and reduce medication-related harm
• Evaluate the resources and training opportunities available to enhance genomic literacy and implement strategies to integrate genomic medicine into pharmacy practice

Resources mentioned

CPPE, Structured medication review e-course

CPPE, Shared decision making e-course

Health Innovation Network, Polypharmacy programme

Health Innovation Wessex, Polypharmacy QI posters

NHSBSA, Polypharmacy prescribing comparators

NICE, Shared decision making guidelines

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