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Medicines and Dysphagia in Older Adults

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Updated 13 Feb 2023
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Many older adults with dysphagia have difficulty swallowing tablets and capsules. Altering the dosage form of oral medicines, such by crushing tablets, is common practice, but can have a variety of adverse consequences. So, how we can safely administer medicines to older adults with dysphagia? Clinical pharmacist Gauri Godbole explores that question in this lecture.

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Gauri Godbole
Clinical Pharmacist
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Last updated13 Feb 2023
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