Polypharmacy, drug interactions, and medication adherence challenges create significant barriers to effective pharmaceutical care for aging patients. This session will explore strategies to optimize medication management, including evidence-based deprescribing approaches, chronic disease management, and balancing cost-effective prescribing with patient-centered care. Attendees will gain practical insights into reducing medication-related adverse events, improving adherence, and enhancing clinical outcomes in this vulnerable population.

Educational Objectives

• Identify key challenges in managing polypharmacy among geriatric patients
• Discuss evidence-based deprescribing strategies in correctional settings
• Describe cost-effective medication management approaches for aging incarcerated individuals

Level:Intermediate