Pharmacist-led telehealth deprescribing for people living with dementia and polypharmacy in primary care: A pilot study.

Ariel R GreenRosalphie QuilesAndrea E DaddatoJessica MerreyLinda WeffaldKathy GleasonQian-Li XueMeghan SwarthoutScott FeeserCynthia M BoydJennifer L WolffMarcela D BlinkaAnne M LibbyRebecca S Boxer

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2024)

Though complex, pharmacist-led telehealth deprescribing is feasible and may reduce medication burden in PLWD. To align with patient-care partner goals, pharmacists recommended deprescribing and prescribing. If scalable, such interventions may optimize goal-concordant care for PLWD.

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