Deprescribing: The Highest-Impact Clinical Service Pharmacists Can Deliver
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Aug 2, 2026 · Published in: PharmD Signal Reference Card
Evidence-based frameworks for pharmacist-led deprescribing of PPIs, benzodiazepines, opioids, anticholinergics, and antihyperglycemics.
Anticholinergic Exposure Reaches 74% in Community-Dwelling Elders, Scales Disagree
Analysis Geriatrics / Geriatric Pharmacy Confirmatory Grade: Moderate
Rodríguez-Salas FB, Merchán-Cruz MA, Ocaña-Riola R, et al.
Aug 15, 2026 · Published in: Frontiers in Pharmacology
Anticholinergic burden is prevalent but tricky to measure in elders.
Korea's Hospital Polypharmacy Program Cuts 90-Day Readmissions in Elders
Analysis Geriatrics / Geriatric Pharmacy Confirmatory Grade: Moderate
Jang S, Lim J, Moon A, et al.
Aug 8, 2026 · Published in: Drugs & Aging
Polypharmacy management slashes readmission rates and costs for older adults.
Biosimilar Denosumab Matches Reference on Lumbar Spine Bone Density
Analysis Geriatrics / Geriatric Pharmacy Confirmatory Grade: Moderate
Zainab S, Zaheer L, Sheikh AR, et al.
Jul 28, 2026 · Published in: Osteoporosis International : a Journal Established As Result of Cooperation Between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA
Biosimilar denosumab matches reference in treating osteoporosis.
Ethanol as a Context-Dependent Modifier of Drug Toxicity
Analysis Geriatrics / Geriatric Pharmacy Confirmatory Grade: Low
Bukowska B, Bukowski K, Broncel M
Jul 28, 2026 · Published in: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Ethanol dramatically alters drug toxicity, posing high risks for older adults.
Integrated Care Pathway Cuts Early Polypharmacy But Not Agitation
Analysis Geriatrics / Geriatric Pharmacy Inconclusive Grade: Moderate
Kumar S, Burhan AM, Colman S, et al.
Jul 27, 2026 · Published in: Alzheimer's & Dementia : the Journal of the Alzheimer's Association
Standardizing care reduces polypharmacy in dementia agitation.
Geriatric assessment exposes hidden vulnerabilities in older heart failure patients
Analysis Geriatrics / Geriatric Pharmacy Hypothesis-generating Grade: Low
Kiliç C, Demir R, Yilmaz Aykent Ö, et al.
Jul 25, 2026 · Published in: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Identify hidden vulnerabilities in older adults with heart failure.
Pharmacist-Led Reviews and Automated Algorithms Cut Inappropriate Medications
Analysis Geriatrics / Geriatric Pharmacy Confirmatory Grade: Moderate
Oliveira EM, Ferreira LC, Silva MC, et al.
Jul 23, 2026 · Published in: Geriatrics & Gerontology International
Automated and pharmacist-led deprescribing curbs unsafe drug use in seniors.
Age-Specific Pharmacotherapy Considerations in Older-Age Bipolar Disorder
Analysis Geriatrics / Geriatric Pharmacy Confirmatory Grade: Low
Asir B, Al-Soleiti M, Singh B
Jul 17, 2026 · Published in: Drugs & Aging
Bipolar disorder in older adults demands unique pharmacotherapy approaches.
N-of-1 Trials Reveal One-Third of Older Men Gain No Tamsulosin Benefit
Analysis Geriatrics / Geriatric Pharmacy Hypothesis-generating Grade: Low
Bauer SR, Kenfield SA, Oni-Orisan A, et al.
Jul 6, 2026 · Published in: JAMA Network Open
Tamsulosin may not be necessary for many older men with minimal symptoms.
Community Pharmacist Post-Discharge Review Finds Common But Under-Actioned Drug Problems
Analysis Geriatrics / Geriatric Pharmacy Hypothesis-generating Grade: Low
Clarkson L, Pollard B, Ng SK, et al.
Jan 1, 2026 · Published in: Research Article
Community pharmacist reviews cut post-discharge errors in older adults by 30%.