Tue, November 22, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM See description. FREE!!. Join us on November 22, 2016 with Larry Leung, Lecturer and Pharmacist at the Pharmacists Clinic, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC. In this session we will explore the topic of “polypharmacy”, which can occur when people are taking multiple medications for one or more health conditions. We will get perspectives on the risks of polypharmacy, potential strategies to reduce the risks, and the role of pharmacists in collaborating with Indigenous communities to support healthy medication use.
Talking Points:
• “Polypharmacy” – what is it and why is it a concern
• Strategies to reduce risks of polypharmacy
• Role of the pharmacist
• Opportunities for engagement between pharmacists and communities
• Overview of a new collaborative project with the First Nations Health Authority: "Healthy Medication Use Initiative"