Medication review for elderly patients in East London is one of the most impactful clinical interventions available. At Eldercare 24/7, our doctor-led medication review and rational prescribing service identifies dangerous drug interactions, removes unnecessary medications, corrects harmful polypharmacy, and ensures that every prescription your loved one takes is clinically justified and appropriate for their current health status.
Elderly patients are uniquely vulnerable to medication-related harm. Age-related changes in kidney and liver function alter how drugs are metabolised. Reduced body water and increased fat composition change drug distribution. Cognitive decline may affect compliance. And the accumulation of prescriptions from multiple doctors over many years creates a complex web of interactions that no single prescription captures.
Dr Buyisiwe Mhlaba conducts a methodical, evidence-based medication audit for every patient. Each medication is evaluated against current clinical guidelines for elderly patients. Drug-drug interactions are identified and resolved. Medications that are inappropriate for elderly physiology — such as certain sedatives, anticholinergics, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories — are flagged for deprescribing. Dosages are adjusted to account for renal and hepatic function.
The results of rational prescribing are often remarkable. Patients who were confused regain clarity. Patients who were falling stop falling. Patients who were lethargic regain energy. Patients who were hospitalised repeatedly achieve stability. These outcomes are not coincidence — they are the predictable result of removing medications that were causing harm and optimising those that are genuinely needed.
Our medication review service extends across the greater East London area, serving patients at home in Beacon Bay, Nahoon, Gonubie, Vincent, and Amalinda, as well as residents in frail care facilities and assisted living residences throughout the Eastern Cape.
If your elderly loved one takes multiple medications, has experienced unexplained confusion, falls, lethargy, or repeated hospitalisations, a comprehensive medication review could be transformative. Book a review with Eldercare 24/7 today.