Managing medicines in care homes: challenges, risks and practical solutions
08 Oct 2026
Homecare Theatre
Compliance & regulation
Care home residents are among the most vulnerable people in any healthcare system, often living with frailty, dementia, multimorbidity, and complex medication regimens. This session will explore the growing challenges of medicines management in care homes, including the rise in polypharmacy, medication errors, and medicines-related harm associated with an ageing population. Delegates will gain an overview of common medicines management issues, learn where and how to access pharmacy and multidisciplinary support, and discover strategies to improve medicines safety within care home setting.


