Date
12 May 2026Location
Online via Webex 13:00 - 14:00About the event
A facilitated case-based discussion about the complexities of managing problematic polypharmacy and deprescribing in patients on antimicrobials with a specific focus on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acne.
This webinar is part of our series on case based discussions for structured medication reviews (SMRs) in problematic polypharmacy, with each session focussing on a different condition.
Why it’s important
The National Overprescribing review highlighted that 10% of medicines prescribed in primary care may be inappropriate and those taking 10 or more medicines are 300 times more likely to have a drug related hospital admission, highlighting the importance of deprescribing.
Structured medication reviews (SMRs) improve medication adherence, reduce unnecessary prescriptions, and optimise patient outcomes. By reviewing patient experience, symptoms, and medication use, healthcare professionals can minimise risk of harm, limit side effects, and prevent poor health outcomes. This approach ensures that treatments remain appropriate and effective for better management and enhanced quality of life.
What will be covered
- Case-based discussion about undertaking an SMR in a patient on antimicrobials, focusing on COPD and acne.
- Insight into a person-centred approach to deprescribing and optimising medicines outcomes for patients with problematic polypharmacy.
- Discussion about the challenges that professionals commonly encounter in relation to considering deprescribing for patients who were started on antimicrobials in secondary care, have them on repeat prescriptions, or receive them regularly.
Speakers
Speakers from SPS and external organisations will facilitate this event.
Non-SPS speakers
Dr Naomi Fleming
Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead (East of England), NHS England
SPS speakers
Learn more about our SPS speakers below.
Registration
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Joining on the day
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Resources
The event will be recorded and this will be available on the SPS website a few days later. Slides may not routinely be used in these webinars. If they are, they will be available after the event.
Contact us
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