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Polypharmacy guidance: Appropriate prescribing making medicines safe, effective and sustainable 2026-2029
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Medication and the frail older adult
Frailty
Frailty
Polypharmacy guidance: Appropriate prescribing making medicines safe, effective and sustainable 2026-2029
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What is frailty?
When should frailty be considered?
Why assess frailty?
Why assess frailty when prescribing?
How to measure frailty
Prescribing decisions when someone is frail
Frailty and Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM)
Frailty and hypertension
Frailty and statins
Frailty and medication for mental health
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Polypharmacy guidance: Appropriate prescribing making medicines safe, effective and sustainable 2026-2029
