Is Beers Criteria Still Relevant to Pharmacy Practice?

CEimpact Podcast

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.
HOST
Joshua Davis Kinsey, PharmD
VP, Education
CEimpact
GUEST
Kristin Meyer, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
REFERENCE
American Geriatrics Society 2023 updated AGS Beers Criteria® for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults
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CPE INFORMATION
Learning Objectives
Upon 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 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-282-H01-P
Initial release date: 10/28/2024
Expiration date: 10/28/2025
Additional CPE details can be found here.
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1. Is Beers Criteria Still Relevant to Pharmacy Practice? (00:00:00)

2. Updates to Beers Criteria and Deprescribing (00:00:01)

3. Improving Medication Safety Through Deprescribing (00:16:22)

4. Improving Medication Management in Older Adults (00:27:29)

5. Discussion on CE Credits and Learning (00:36:58)