Is Beers Criteria Still Relevant to Pharmacy Practice?

This episode discusses the relevancy of the Beers Criteria in clinical practice, examining how recent changes impact medication safety and prescribing practices for older adults. Learn strategies for effective deprescribing and discover best practices for applying these criteria to improve patient outcomes. This essential episode equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge needed to navigate complex medication regimens and advocate for safer prescribing practices.HOSTJoshua Davis Kinsey, PharmDVP, EducationCEimpactGUESTKristin Meyer, PharmD, BCGP, FASCPProfessor of Pharmacy PracticeDrake University College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesREFERENCEAmerican Geriatrics Society 2023 updated AGS Beers Criteria® for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adultsPharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Discuss recent updates to the Beers Criteria and their impact on medication safety for older adults.2. Describe evidence-based strategies to implement the Beers Criteria and manage complex medication regimens in clinical practice.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-24-282-H01-PInitial release date: 10/28/2024Expiration date: 10/28/2025Additional CPE details can be found here.Looking for more? Check out our course on deprescribing in older adults:Less is More: A Patient-Centered Approach to Deprescribing for Older Adults1 hour  |  On DemandPolypharmacy in older adults leads to significant health risks and increased costs. Learn how to effectively engage in deprescribing, using patient-centered and evidence-based approaches to reduce unnecessary medications. Enroll in this course to enhance your skills in facilitating safer medication practices, become a leader in deprescribing, and improve patient outcomes!Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram