Optimizing pharmacotherapy and deprescribing strategies in older adults living with multimorbidity and polypharmacy: EuGMS SIG on pharmacology position paper

• DOI: 10.1007/s41999-023-00872-0
• Publication Date: 2023-10-09T08:59:07Z
• Authors: Eveline van Poelg...; Lotta Seppala; Gülistan Bahat; Birkan Ilhan; Alpana Mair; Rob van Marum; Graziano Onder; Jesper Ryg; Marília Andreia F...; Antonio Cherubini; Michael Denkinger; Annette Eidam; Angelique Egberts; Aðalsteinn Gudmun...; Fatma Özge Kayhan...; George Soulis; Jos Tournoy; Tahir Masud; Martin Wehling; Nathalie van der ...
• Keywords: Deprescribing; Beers Criteria; Pharmacotherapy; Population Ageing; Multimorbidity; Position paper

Abstract Inappropriate polypharmacy is highly prevalent among older adults and presents a significant healthcare concern. Conducting medication reviews implementing deprescribing strategies in multimorbid with are an inherently complex challenging task. Recognizing this, the Special Interest Group on Pharmacology of European Geriatric Medicine Society has compiled evidence review formulated recommendations to enhance appropriate prescribing practices. The current supports need for comprehensive widespread transformation education, guidelines, research, advocacy, policy improve management individuals. Furthermore, incorporating as routine aspect care ageing population crucial. We emphasize importance involving geriatricians experts geriatric pharmacology driving, actively participating this transformative process. By doing so, we can work towards achieving optimal use enhancing well-being generations come.