deprescription

[US]/dɪˈprɛskrɪpʃən/
[UK]/dɪˈprɛskrɪpʃən/

Translation

v. past part.deprescribed; past participle
v. pres. part.deprescribing; present participle
n.the process of stopping or reducing a medication, often to minimize polypharmacy or adverse effects
v.to deprescribe; present tense
v. pastdeprescribed; past tense

Phrases & Collocations

deprescription protocol

medication deprescription

successful deprescription

Example Sentences

deprescription of unnecessary medications can reduce adverse drug reactions.

the doctor initiated a deprescription protocol for the elderly patient.

deprescription requires careful monitoring of patient outcomes.

successful deprescription involves patient education and follow-up.

deprescription guidelines help healthcare providers reduce polypharmacy.

the pharmacist played a key role in the deprescription process.

deprescription should be a collaborative effort between doctors and patients.

regular medication review supports ongoing deprescription efforts.

deprescription may improve quality of life for patients with multiple conditions.

the hospital implemented a new deprescription program last year.

patients may experience withdrawal symptoms during deprescription.

evidence-based deprescription reduces healthcare costs.

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