Polypharmacy, the concurrent use of multiple medications, is increasing and poses significant risks, particularly for older populations. This session will provide strategies to address polypharmacy, including medication reconciliation, preventing prescribing cascades, deprescribing, and aligning medications with indications. The role of data tracking in identifying trends and articulating outcomes will also be discussed.

• Discuss the risks of polypharmacy, especially in older populations
• Explain how to conduct an accurate medication reconciliation
• Examine a data tracking system for polypharmacy interventions

Level: Advanced