Empowering Pharmacists to Address Excess Medications

The video discusses the issue of inappropriate medication prescriptions for older adults and highlights a study led by Dr. Cara Tannenbaum on the role of pharmacists in deprescribing. The study, conducted in Quebec, showed that pharmacists providing educational materials to patients and doctors significantly reduced inappropriate prescriptions. The video emphasizes the importance of communication and the expanding role of pharmacists in healthcare, suggesting that involving more healthcare professionals can improve patient outcomes.

How did the intervention group differ from the control group in the study regarding educational materials?

What role do pharmacists play in the deprescribing process according to the text?