The presentation will provide an overview of the National Overprescribing Review and how it is being implemented. The focus will be on the contribution that pharmacists can make to achieving the recommendations in the review, including structured medication reviews and medicines reconciliation at care transitions.

Learning outcomes:

Pharmacists have a vital role to play in the implementation of the National Overprescribing Review through their expertise in:

• Dispensing
• Prescribing
• Structured medication reviews
• Medicines reconciliation at care transitions