Evidence for deprescription in primary care through an umbrella review.

Antonio Olry de Labry LimaJorge Marcos MarcosAlfonso Marquina MarquezMaría de Los Ángeles González VeraAntonio Matas HocesClara Bermúdez Tamayo

Published in: BMC family practice (2020)

Optimizing medication through targeted deprescribing is an important part of managing chronic conditions, avoiding adverse effects and improving outcomes. The majority of deprescription interventions in primary care are effective. Good communication between healthcare professionals is a key element for success in the deprescription process.

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