A 81-year-old man with moderate frailty (CFS 5) is being reviewed in primary care. He has heart failure, COPD, and depression. He takes 11 medications...

Question

A 81-year-old man with moderate frailty (CFS 5) is being reviewed in primary care. He has heart failure, COPD, and depression. He takes 11 medications and frequently forgets doses. According to NICE NG5, what practical intervention can improve his medication adherence?

Accepted Answer

Arrange a multicompartment compliance aid (dosette box) and simplify his regimen where possible, with regular review

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Double the dose of each medication so he can take them less frequently

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Switch all medications to intravenous formulations

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Ask his neighbour to administer his medications

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Stop all medications as he cannot manage them

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Medication Adherence Interventions

A 81-year-old man with moderate frailty (CFS 5) is being reviewed in primary care. He has heart failure, COPD, and depression. He takes 11 medications and frequently forgets doses. According to NICE NG5, what practical intervention can improve his medication adherence?