Date
4 August 2026Location
Online via WebEx 12.30-2pmAbout the event
A facilitated case-based discussion about the complexities of managing problematic polypharmacy and deprescribing in patients with a progressive, life-limiting illness.
This is a follow on from the polypharmacy webinar series, which lays the foundations of some of the deprescribing tools available and features a generalist case study.
Why it’s important
The National Overprescribing review highlighted that 10% of medicines prescribed in primary care may be inappropriate and those taking 10 or more medicines are 300 times more likely to have a drug related hospital admission, highlighting the importance of deprescribing.
Structured medication reviews (SMRs) improve medication adherence, reduce unnecessary prescriptions, and optimise patient outcomes. By reviewing patient experience, symptoms, medication use, healthcare professionals can minimise risk of harm, limit side effects, and prevent poor health outcomes. This approach ensures that treatments remain appropriate and effective for better management and enhanced quality of life.
What was covered
- Case-based discussion about undertaking an SMR in patients with a progressive, life-limiting illness
- Insight into a person-centred approach to deprescribing and optimising medicines outcomes for patients with problematic polypharmacy
- Discussion about the challenges that professionals commonly encounter in relation to considering deprescribing for patients with a progressive, life-limiting illness
- We answered questions from the audience, with a focus on those relating to the case study
Speakers
Speakers from SPS and external organisations helped facilitate this event
Non-SPS speakers
Michelle Aslett
Specialist Palliative Care Pharmacist, Marie Curie Hospice, West Midlands
SPS speakers
Learn more about our SPS speakers below.
Resources
All of our polypharmacy webinar recordings can be found on SMRs in problematic polypharmacy: case based discussions (SPS page). Information presented in these resources is correct at time of recording. Current guidance should be followed.
Contact us
Please contact the admin team if you have any questions.
Update history
- Registration block removed. Changed to past event.
- Republished
- Published