Deprescribing Guidelines

Deprescribing guidelines are carefully designed recommendations for healthcare providers to safely reduce or stop medications that may no longer be beneficial or could be causing harm, especially in older adults. These guidelines help balance the risks and benefits of continuing medications, aiming to minimize side effects and interactions. The goal is to improve patient health, reduce medication burden, and prevent unnecessary treatments. Deprescribing is done thoughtfully, with regular monitoring and patient involvement, ensuring that stopping medications is safe and appropriate for each individual’s health status.