Canada’s Drug Agency recently launched its Appropriate Use Strategy, A Prescription for Action: A Pan-Canadian Strategy for Advancing the Appropriate Use of Prescription Medications, published by Heal...

Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

In recognition of Canadian Patient Safety Week 2025 (taking place from October 27 to 31st), join Dr. Emily McDonald — physician specializing in patient safety and Director of the Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network — for a live, interactive webinar. Learn essential questions to ask to ensure all your medications are still necessary and helping you! Why this matters Are you or someone you care for taking multiple medications? This is common: In Canada, one in five adults aged 40 to 59 years old take 3 or more medications. Two thirds of Canadians aged 65 years and older take at least 5. Over time, health needs and treatments can change, and some medications may even cause more harm than good. Taking too many medications, or risky ones, can lead to side effects, medication interactions, falls and fractures, reduced quality of life, and hospitalizations. In this webinar, we will: - Explore why taking multiple medications may have risks. - Hear a real-life story from a patient, Laurent, who experienced side effects, and how he took action to solve these issues. - Learn what to ask a health care provider about the risks and benefits of taking multiple medications. - Get access to a free new tool to help start the conversation! This webinar is organized by the Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network, in partnership with the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada, deprescribing.org and Canada’s Drug Agency.