Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals

Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals


Ten Commandments of Polypharmacy – Part 1

April 25, 2024

On this special episode, I provide some real-life examples and layout 5 of my 10 commandments of polypharmacy.


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Here are the first 5 commandments that are addressed in the podcast.


1. Thou shalt not start, ask for, dispense, or administer medication without reviewing a medication list that is accurate, up to date, and complete with over-the-counter medications and supplements


2. Thou shalt consider utilizing non-drug approaches and interventions to solve patient problems before initiating medication


3. Thou shalt assess if a medication is effective before adding a new medication for the same condition


4. Thou shalt consider any new symptom is an adverse effect of another medication until proved otherwise


5. Thou shalt not start a medication without an appropriate indication and assessing appropriate lab work


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