Reduce polypharmacy risks in nursing homes

Why medication management requires a collaborative effort

Polypharmacy, or the use of multiple medications, is a significant concern in nursing homes, where residents often take more than 5 medications daily. This practice increases the risk of drug interactions, side effects and prescribing cascades, leading to emergency visits and hospitalizations.

The white paper highlights the benefits of deprescribing, which involves reducing or stopping unnecessary medications to improve residents' quality of life and reduce staff demands. Effective medication management requires a collaborative effort among healthcare providers, patients and their families to ensure safer and more effective treatment plans.