Date
4 August 2026Location
Online via WebEx 12.30-2pmAbout the event
A facilitated case-based discussion about the complexities of managing problematic polypharmacy and deprescribing in patients with a progressive, life-limiting illness.
This is a follow on from the polypharmacy webinar series, which lays the foundations of some of the deprescribing tools available and features a generalist case study.
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, 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 patients with a progressive, life-limiting illness
- 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 with a progressive, life-limiting illness
- If there is time, we will answer questions from the audience, with a focus on those relating to the case study
Speakers
Speakers from SPS and external organisations will facilitate this event
Non-SPS speakers
Michelle Aslett
Specialist Palliative Care Pharmacist, Marie Curie Hospice, West Midlands
SPS speakers
Learn more about our SPS speakers below.
Registration
You can now register for this event. Once registered you will receive confirmation and a link for your diary.
Note: Our webinars are provided for colleagues providing NHS services so please register with your NHS or work-based email address. If you don’t provide NHS services or are a charity, please contact us to clarify your interest in this webinar.
Check your access before the event
Check that you are able to access WebEx prior to the event.
We recommend installing the Cisco WebEx app, or, alternatively, accessing the meeting via Google Chrome. If you are still having difficulty, you may need to contact your IT department to assist you in opening the application (you’ll only have to do this once).
Joining on the day
Listen through your computer or mobile phone.
The webinar will start promptly at 12:30 but please join at least 5 minutes earlier so you don’t miss important information.
Dial in
If you experience trouble accessing the meeting from your computer, you can always dial in and listen through your phone. Once registered, please see your event invitation or contact the event admin (details below) for further information.
Resources
All of our polypharmacy webinar recordings can be found on the SMRs in problematic polypharmacy: case based discussions webpage. Information presented in these resources is correct at time of recording. Current guidance should be followed.
Contact us
Please contact the admin team if you have any questions.