Deprescribing Principles for Pharmacists

Deprescribing is an important component of patient care as medication regimens are reassessed to ensure ongoing appropriateness, safety, and alignment with patient goals. This course reviews key deprescribing principles, including when it may be appropriate to discontinue therapy and important considerations for patient monitoring and follow-up. You will be better prepared to support evidence-based deprescribing decisions and collaborate with patients and providers to optimize medication use.HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education, CEimpactGUESTKristin S. Meyer, PharmD, BCGP, FASCPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice,Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesGET CE FOR LISTENING!Stay Compliant. Grow Clinically. Practice with Confidence. Pharmacist CE Subscription: All your CE in one convenient subscription.All episodes, CE, and Practice Resources for the GameChangers Clinical Update is included with your Pharmacist CE Subscription. But wait…there’s even more!The Pharmacist CE Subscription includes: -  Compliance and licensure CE -  GameChangers Clinical Updates-  Practical continuing education across patient care topics *The subscription does not include microcredentials or certificates, which are available separately for pharmacists seeking specialized service training. Purchase Now!PRACTICE RESOURCEReceive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by purchasing the Pharmacist CE Subscription. CPE REDEMPTIONThis course is accredited for continuing pharmacy education! Click the link below that applies to you to take the exam and evaluation to claim credit:If you are already enrolled in this course, click here to redeem your credit. To purchase the Pharmacist CE Subscription and claim your CPE credit, click here or to purchase this course individually, click here.  CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Discuss key principles and clinical considerations for deprescribing.2. Compare patient-specific factors that influence evidence-based deprescribing decisions, including risks, benefits, and treatment goals.Rachel Maynard and Kristin Meyer have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.0.075 CEU/0.75 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-249-H01-PInitial release date: 7/6/2026Expiration date: 7/6/2029Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram