polypharmacy

Track medications, screen against Beers criteria, and check drug interactions.

3|Updated Feb 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/huifer/wellally-health-skills --skill polypharmacy
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Skill: polypharmacy
Source: https://github.com/huifer/wellally-health-skills/tree/main/skills/polypharmacy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/huifer/wellally-health-skills --skill polypharmacy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps manage complex medication lists for patients, especially the elderly, by screening for inappropriate medications, checking for drug interactions, assessing anticholinergic burden, and planning for deprescribing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Medication Management: Add, list, and review patient medications.
  • Safety Screening: Identify potential issues using Beers criteria and anticholinergic burden scoring.
  • Interaction Checks: Detect dangerous drug-drug interactions.
  • Deprescribing Support: Plan strategies to safely reduce or discontinue medications.
  • Use Case: A pharmacist can use this Skill to review a patient's medication list, identify a high anticholinergic burden, and generate a plan to switch to safer alternatives.

Quick Start

Use the polypharmacy skill to add the medication Aspirin 100mg qd for cardiovascular protection.

Frequently Asked Questions about polypharmacy

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I check drug interactions and assess anticholinergic burden for elderly patients?

To check drug interactions and assess anticholinergic burden for elderly patients, this Skill screens medication lists against Beers criteria, calculates anticholinergic burden scores, and detects dangerous drug-drug interactions through structured data analysis.

What is the best way to manage polypharmacy and track complex medication regimens?

The best way to manage polypharmacy is by tracking medication lists, screening for inappropriate medications using Beers criteria, and generating actionable deprescribing plans to safely reduce complex medication regimens.

How do I create a deprescribing plan for potentially inappropriate medications?

To create a deprescribing plan for potentially inappropriate medications, add the patient's medication list to the Skill, review the flagged safety issues from Beers criteria screening, and generate a structured plan to safely reduce or discontinue medications.

Can I use this medication management tool to review complex medication regimens for safety?

Yes, you can use this medication management tool to review complex medication regimens for safety by adding medications, running safety screenings for anticholinergic burden, and checking for dangerous drug-drug interactions.

When do I need Beers criteria screening for medication management?

You need Beers criteria screening for medication management when treating elderly patients or handling complex medication regimens, as it identifies potentially inappropriate medications and supports safe deprescribing strategies.

What are the limitations of using automated deprescribing support for complex medication regimens?

The limitations of automated deprescribing support include its reliance on structured data analysis for detecting drug interactions and anticholinergic burden, meaning clinical judgment is still required to validate actionable recommendations for elderly patients.