medications, especially for older patients, to ensure they are only taking what is truly necessary.
- Deprescribing: This clinical practice involves systematically reducing or stopping medications that are no longer beneficial or may be causing harm. It requires a doctor’s guidance, but patients should initiate the conversation, asking: “Can we safely reduce or stop this medication?”
- Pharmacist Consultation: Pharmacists are experts in drug interactions. Schedule a full medication review with your local pharmacist to identify potential conflicts and unnecessary prescriptions.
2. Alternative Therapies
Whenever possible, look into non-drug treatments for common
