Deprescribing in an outpatient medical clinic at a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka

• Main Authors: U. A. W. L. Perera (Author), I. K. Jayasinghe (Author), W. M. C. R. Wijesingha (Author), D. L. Rathnayaka (Author), S. Rupasinghe (Author), U. K. Abeywickrama (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Use of multiple concomitant medications or 'polypharmacy' is linked to decreased medication adherence, adverse drug reactions and increased financial burden on patients and the economy. Deprescribing by experienced healthcare personnel can ensure safe and effective use of med...