Evaluation of pharmacist-led physician-supported inpatient deprescribing model in older patients admitted to an acute general medical unit.

Objective: To evaluate the need for and the feasibility of a pharmacist-led physician-supported deprescribing model.

Methods: All patients aged ≥65 years, with polypharmacy, admitted to the acute general medical unit (GMU) of an Australian tertiary hospital over a 6-week period were prospectively evaluated for deprescribing by team pharmacists. Clinical decision-making was supported by physicians.