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DENISE HEWITT, Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacist, Arohanui Hospice
KATE BIRD, Nurse Practitioner, Arohanui Hospice
Polypharmacy is a growing patient safety concern in Aotearoa New Zealand. The risk of medication-related harm rises significantly when patients take five or more medicines—and currently, nearly 46.5% of people aged 65+ are prescribed this level of long-term treatment.
This webinar explores the impact of polypharmacy in palliative care, focusing on how to balance symptom management with reducing medication burden. Drawing on practical tools and real-world experience, our speakers will share strategies for safe, thoughtful deprescribing to support more patient-centred care.