**RFA for pilot awards from the US Deprescribing Research Network** Budget $30K in directs over 1 year. Check out details at: deprescribingresearch.org/network-acti... Letters of Intent DUE this Friday, September 18th!

Grant Opportunities - US Deprescribing Research Network

The network funds pilot and exploratory studies, and small collaboration grants. The goals of these grant programs are to support early-stage research in deprescribing that has high potential to devel...

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The International Deprescribing Journal Club is back Oct. 1, 9–10 a.m. EDT! Join Shin Liau, PhD, from Monash University to explore int'l work on integrating & strengthening deprescribing recommendations in clinical practice guidelines. Hosted by deprescribeau.bsky.social 🇦🇺 tinyurl.com/m25yr3fw

Dr. @mikesteinman.bsky.social, and the @deprescribeus.bsky.social were featured in @aamc.org News, highlighting efforts to address polypharmacy and improve medication safety for older adults. www.aamc.org/news/problem...

The problem with polypharmacy

Many older adults take too many medications. Efforts to educate clinicians and to encourage “deprescribing” are growing.

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Just released: ** New RFA for pilot awards from the US Deprescribing Research Network ** Budget $30K in directs over 1 year. Check out details at: deprescribingresearch.org/network-acti... Informational webinar on August 25th. See above link for more info and to register.

Network Activities - US Deprescribing Research Network

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🔥🔥 Our NEW evidence-based guideline for #Statin #Deprescribing is now posted on deprescribing.org, and will be published in @cfpjournal.bsky.social! @caden-recad.bsky.social @choosingwiselyca.bsky.social @amergeriatrics.bsky.social @canadiangeriatrics.bsky.social 👉 buff.ly/qIEvOSD (1/8)

Deprescribing.org - Optimizing Medication Use

Deprescribing.org - reducing medications safely to meet life’s changes. Online resources for clinicians and patients to help with deprescribing.

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📣 Call for manuscripts! The Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology is launching a special issue on deprescribing: "Continuing the Progress in Deprescribing: Learnings from ICOD 2026"! All article types will be considered. Submission deadline: Dec 31, 2026. 🔗 tinyurl.com/35fyszns

🌎 Ready for next week’s International Conference on Deprescribing? #ICOD2026 Browse the conference agenda to find times of the sessions you’re most excited to attend! Details on concurrent sessions, speakers and objectives are also available here: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/icod2026

🎤 ICOD 2026 panel moderated by Lisa McCarthy: Emily Reeve, Mike Steinman & Wade Thompson will discuss the role of clinical guidelines in advancing medication optimization! Learn best practices in developing deprescribing recommendations and priorities for future research. tinyurl.com/mr767ycv

📣#USDeNwebinar Please join us on 3/3 at 11am PT/2pm ET for: "The Patient Evaluation of the Deprescribing Process Questionnaire (PED-Q): A new tool for practice and trial" w/ #DrSionScott Register here: jhjhm.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Patient Evaluation of the Deprescribing Process Questionnaire (PED-Q): A new tool for practice and trials. After registering, you will receive a confirm...

There is a gap between older adults’ theoretical willingness to stop unnecessary medicines and their acceptance of deprescribing in trials. To improve deprescribing uptake, we need to identify which s...

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📢️ Webinar Announcement 📢️​ We're marking Patient Safety Awareness Week 8-14th March 2026 with a special Teams webinar on Monday 9th March 2026 at 3pm: ​ “How can we harness existing data sources to maximise medication and patient safety?” 🗓️Register here: bit.ly/3Oa9haA

Register to the next Int'l Deprescribing Journal Club on Feb 26! Hosted by the Portuguese Deprescribing Network, Dr. Teixeira Rodrigues presents the design & implementation of C-SENIoR, an interprofessional (GP & pharm) deprescribing model to optimise PPI use in older adults. tinyurl.com/bdhh5kpp

New JAMA study: High-risk CNS drugs continue to be prescribed to older adults, with higher rates in people with cognitive impairment/dementia, raising concerns around delirium, falls and adverse outcomes. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #Geriatrics #Deprescribing #PatientSafety

Prescribing Patterns of Potentially Inappropriate CNS-Active Medications in Older Adults

This cohort study examines prescribing patterns of potentially inappropriate central nervous system (CNS)–active medications among older adults with and without cognitive impairment.

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Mark your calendars! Join @nidus-delirium.bsky.social on Nov 12 to learn about clinical research funding through foundations, institutions/research networks, PCORI and industry. Learn more and register today: deliriumnetwork.org/webinars/upc... #delirium @johndevlinpharmd.bsky.social

📣 EXTENDED DEADLINE: Submit your scientific abstracts, workshops, panels, and seminars for ICOD 2026 by Wed. Oct 22nd at 11:59PM ET! Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work on an international platform. Start your submission here: events.decorporate.ca/ICOD2026/abs...

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📣 NOW OPEN: ICOD 2026 Call for Submissions Want to present your med. appropriateness & deprescribing work to international peers and leaders in the field? Submit your scientific abstracts, workshops, panels, and seminars before Oct 15: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/icod2026

🚨 The US Deprescribing Research Network is now accepting applications for the 2026 Grant Catalyst Scholars Program! Designed to accelerate early-career investigators’ success in deprescribing research & grant funding. Apply here: deprescribingresearch.org/request-for-...

Request for Applicants for the USDeN Grant Catalyst Scholars Program - US Deprescribing Research Network

The US Deprescribing Research Network (USDeN) seeks applicants for its Grant Catalyst Scholars Program (GCSP) in Deprescribing Research.  The purpose of the Grant Catalyst Scholars Program is to accel...

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🚨 Applications due soon! The AGING Initiative MCCs Scholars Program deadline is Oct 31, 2025 (11:59pm ET) • Up to 16 emerging leaders • Travel + training workshop • 6 career webinars Apply: arcsapps.umassmed.edu/redcap/surve... Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V5a...

🎉 Registration is now open for ICOD 2026! Secure your spot to this unique event, an opportunity to connect with the international deprescribing community, showcase your work and learn from leaders in the field. Early bird available until Jan 31st 2026: events.myconferencesuite.com/ICOD2026/reg...

So happy to have contributed to ISMP Canada and Canada's Drug Agency's new "5 Questions to Ask About my Multiple Medications" resource for patients and caregivers! Find the helpful handout and toolkit here: www.cda-amc.ca/appropriate-... Please spread the word!! 🎉

🚨 The US Deprescribing Research Network is now accepting applications for the 2026 Grant Catalyst Scholars Program! Designed to accelerate early-career investigators’ success in deprescribing research & grant funding. Apply here: deprescribingresearch.org/request-for-...

Request for Applicants for the USDeN Grant Catalyst Scholars Program - US Deprescribing Research Network

The US Deprescribing Research Network (USDeN) seeks applicants for its Grant Catalyst Scholars Program (GCSP) in Deprescribing Research.  The purpose of the Grant Catalyst Scholars Program is to accel...

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Reminder! Letters of Intent Deadline for RFA(2026-2027 Cycle) is 9/19 mailchi.mp/35e1c22630bd...

US Deprescribing Research Network (USDeN)@deprescribeus.bsky.social · last yr.

Just released: ** New RFA for pilot awards from the US Deprescribing Research Network ** Budget $30K in directs over 1 year. Check out details at: deprescribingresearch.org/network-acti... Informational webinar on August 26th. See above link for more info and to register.

📣 NOW OPEN: ICOD 2026 Call for Submissions Want to present your med. appropriateness & deprescribing work to international peers and leaders in the field? Submit your scientific abstracts, workshops, panels, and seminars before Oct 15: www.deprescribingnetwork.ca/icod2026

An older adult comes to you on an AGS Beers Criteria medication - or you are thinking of starting one. What can you do instead? New evidence-based, consensus clinical recommendations from @amergeriatrics.bsky.social. Check it out! agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

Join the next International Deprescribing Journal Club on Sept. 25 11am-12pm ET! Drs. O’Connell & Ryan will discuss polypharmacy and medication use in older adults with intellectual disabilities, and approaches for more patient-centered, evidence-informed care: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

It’s official: we are partnering with @deprescribeus.bsky.social to welcome you in Montréal for the next International Conference on Deprescribing! Mark your calendars for Apr 27-29, 2026! Follow us to stay informed about ICOD2026, including the call for abstracts and registration details.

Just released: ** New RFA for pilot awards from the US Deprescribing Research Network ** Budget $30K in directs over 1 year. Check out details at: deprescribingresearch.org/network-acti... Informational webinar on August 26th. See above link for more info and to register.

Grant Opportunities - US Deprescribing Research Network

The network funds pilot and exploratory studies, and small collaboration grants. The goals of these grant programs are to support early-stage research in deprescribing that has high potential to devel...

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Want to learn more about #Deprescribing Networks❓ Great article from @mikesteinman.bsky.social's team detailing the role, rationale, impact, and future directions of the US Deprescribing Research Network: buff.ly/avt0t9H

Frontiers | The US Deprescribing Research Network: a network to catalyze deprescribing science

Deprescribing plays a critical role in ensuring safe and effective healthcare for older adults, including but not limited to those with vulnerabilities such ...

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The International Deprescribing Journal Club is back! Dr. Anne-Marie Pinard, anesthesiologist & member of the Quebec Pain Research Network, will explore the process of deprescribing in chronic pain using 2 complex cases. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Looking forward to this! Will you be there?

US Deprescribing Research Network (USDeN)@deprescribeus.bsky.social · 2y ago

The US Deprescribing Research Network's 2025 Annual Meeting will be held on May 7th in Chicago, on the pre-conference day of the American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting! Register & submit abstracts now! deprescribingresearch.org/network-acti... #Deprescribing #MedSafety #Geriatrics

Mark your calendars for @deprescribeus.bsky.social's highly interactive 2025 Annual Meeting! It is open to all with an interest in research aiming to improve #deprescribing and medication use in older adults, with tremendous opportunities to learn from leaders and network with colleagues:

US Deprescribing Research Network (USDeN)@deprescribeus.bsky.social · 2y ago

The US Deprescribing Research Network's 2025 Annual Meeting will be held on May 7th in Chicago, on the pre-conference day of the American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting! Register & submit abstracts now! deprescribingresearch.org/network-acti... #Deprescribing #MedSafety #Geriatrics

Deprescribing Super Special III: Today we explore 4 studies highlighting innovative approaches to Reducing Medication use and improving patient outcomes. Guests Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden. Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp340 - hosted by Drs. Alex Smith and Eric Widera