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National Medicines Symposium 2024: Appropriate use of medicines in an ageing population

Safe and appropriate use of medicines in an ageing population is a complex balance between managing disease and avoiding medication-related problems. As the population ages, more Australians are living with multiple chronic diseases and may take multiple medicines, which is known as polypharmacy. This puts them at increased risk of medicine-related problems. Optimal medication management in older people requires a team-based approach to ensure the best quality of life.

NMS 2024 will bring together leading organisations, experts, clinicians, consumers and policymakers within the aged care sector for a timely discussion on emerging and key issues around medicine safety in older people and will have a strong focus on highlighting practical ideas and initiatives that could be incorporated to improve the safe and quality use of medicines in an ageing population.

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