Many older adults are on multiple medications. Take for example Ms. Jones. She is on metformin 1 gram po twice a day, Lantus 20 units SQ daily, Lisinopril 10mg po daily, metoprolol 50mg po twice a day, simvastatin 20mg po qHS, Eliquis 5mg po BID, Calcium 600mg daily, Vitamin D 2000IU daily, baby aspirin 81mg po daily. Define polypharmacy and discuss important prescribing points for safety medication in aging adults. What are some ways to determine if the medications listed is safe for the patient to take? What tools are available to use for safe administration? What questions would be important to ask the patient about her medication?

Many older adults are on multiple medications. Take for example Ms. Jones. She is on metformin 1 gram po twice a day, Lantus 20 units SQ daily, Lisinopril 10mg po daily, metoprolol 50mg po twice a day, simvastatin 20mg po qHS, Eliquis 5mg po BID, Calcium 600mg daily, Vitamin D 2000IU daily, baby aspirin 81mg po daily. Define polypharmacy and discuss important prescribing points for safety medication in aging adults. What are some ways to determine if the medications listed is safe for the patient to take? What tools are available to use for safe administration? What questions would be important to ask the patient about her medication?