deprescribeverb [ I or T ]
uk/ˌdiːprɪˈskraɪb//ˌdiːprɪˈskraɪb/specializedto reduce or stop prescribing a particular drug (= giving it as a medical treatment) because it may be harmful or not helpful:
With older people, who may be taking five or more medications regularly, the best course of action may be to deprescribe.
By deprescribing medications, it is often possible to improve patient function and quality of life.
deprescribing
noun [ U ] uk/ˌdiːprɪˈskraɪ.bɪŋ//ˌdiːprɪˈskraɪ.bɪŋ/
The process of deprescribing should be planned and supervised by health care professionals.