GeriatRx

10/21/2025

Who is The Deprescribing Pharmacist?

Dr. DeLon Canterbury, known as The Deprescribing Pharmacist, is a compassionate healthcare leader on a mission to protect vulnerable patients from medication harm and empower families to take control of their loved ones’ care.

Since graduating from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in 2014, Dr. Canterbury has dedicated his career to serving low-income, rural, and older adult populations across North Carolina. His deep understanding of how access, motivation, and support impact medication adherence has made him a trusted advocate for communities too often overlooked.

His passion for deprescribing was born from a personal story - his grandmother Mildred’s struggle with dementia and the devastating effects of duplicate medications that went unnoticed for too long. That moment changed everything.

Dr. Canterbury turned his family’s hardship into purpose, founding GeriatRx to ensure that patients and caregivers have a trusted partner who treats every loved one like family. Through deprescribing, education, and advocacy, he’s transforming the way we care for older adults - one prescription at a time.

Want to learn more about The Deprescribing Pharmacist? Click the link to listen to Episode #57 of Daughterhood the Podcast: For Caregivers.

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10/17/2025

We are so thankful for the families we serve - we have 51 reviews and our company has a 5-Star rating!

"We had our initial conversation with Dr. Canterbury and I was immediately put at ease. For the first time in 4 years, I felt like someone truly heard me regarding my concerns and was ready to advocate for my loved one. I'm excited for what is to come - 10/10 highly recommend."
~ Charlene P.

10/16/2025

📢 Career Spotlight October 29th
Equip Human Solutions has invited Dr. DeLon Canterbury to be featured in this month's Career Spotlight event!

About Equip Human Solutions:
Equip Human Solutions serves as an all-encompassing hub for integrated business, education, and workforce solutions. Leveraging proprietary tools, they specialize in offering comprehensive solutions for the entire spectrum of people-related processes – from effective hiring and thorough evaluation to fostering continuous development.

We are excited for the opportunity to share the story of GeriatRx with the next generation of medical professionals!

10/14/2025

💊 For older adults, the path to better health is paved with prescription. While medications are essential for managing chronic conditions, they often come with a hidden cost - side effects, drug interactions, and increased risks of falls.

Is it time to have your medications reviewed?
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10/10/2025

💊 Imagine transforming your pharmacy practice into a trusted solution patients and providers actively seek out. The Deprescribing Accelerator, led by Dr. DeLon Canterbury, shows you how to do just that. Over 12 weeks, you’ll learn to demonstrate the true value of deprescribing; saving patients time, money, and unnecessary stress.

👉 It’s time to challenge the pill-for-every-ill system and lead the way forward in patient-centered care.

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10/09/2025

💊 Pharmacists have the power to lead change in senior care.
The Deprescribing Accelerator helps you turn that power into practice. This 12-week program guides you through actionable deprescribing strategies, business-building tools, and community collaboration to improve patient outcomes while growing your revenue. Join Dr. DeLon Canterbury, The Deprescribing Pharmacist, and start building a future where your clinical expertise drives both impact and income.

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10/07/2025

📢 Exciting news!
Dr. DeLon Canterbury will take the stage at TEDxOcala on November 8th to share his valuable ideas and insights.

TEDxOcala is part of the global TEDx movement, a program of independently organized events inspired by the spirit of “ideas worth spreading.” These gatherings bring people together to experience live talks, spark meaningful discussions, and build connections within their communities.

Join us in celebrating this opportunity!

10/05/2025

10/03/2025

At GeriatRx, we believe medication should help, not harm. Far too often, seniors are left managing multiple prescriptions without a clear understanding of what each one does, or whether they’re still needed. That’s where we come in.

Our team works closely with older adults, caregivers, and healthcare providers to simplify medication regimens, reduce risks, and restore peace of mind. Whether it's deprescribing unnecessary drugs or clarifying a complex pill schedule, we put safety and quality of life first.

💊 Want to learn how deprescribing can reduce falls, confusion, and hospital visits?

📖 Read more at https://zurl.co/1OHd3 and discover how we’re changing senior care, one prescription at a time.

10/01/2025

When you visit the doctor, the question is usually: “What should we add?”

A new pill. A new treatment. A new dose.

But almost no one asks: “What can we take away?”

That question matters. Over time, prescriptions stack up. Some are still helpful, but others may no longer make sense. That is where deprescribing comes in. It is the process of making sure every medication has a clear purpose.

Because good care is not about the most prescriptions. It is about the right prescriptions. 💊❤️

09/30/2025

Guess what happens when a Nurse Caregiver and Deprescribing Pharmacist collaborate ?!

A bag full of unecessary Meds we can take off our client’s plate ! Clarity on Next Steps with their Prescriber! Less Meds to Juggle with some money saved! Smiles and Hugs after the consult !

GeriatRx teamed up with Golden HarmonyConcierge Care for a Medication Audit and Home Visit at one of our local independent living communities in the Triangle! While the amazing Ashley organized and filled the pill boxes, we got to work asking critical questions about the efficacy and necessity of certain medications.

We found a number of meds that can be disposed due to being outdated or no longer in use as well! Best part is the family has a written Medication Audit they can take their providers to have candid discussions on some of the current prescriptions in question!

What started as a small home visit led to nearly 10 OTCs that we can safely stop for the client along with some expired meds !

Huge win for the family! Bigger win for the Deprescribing mission !!

09/29/2025

Every patient processes medications differently, and much of that comes down to genetics.

Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing reveals how a person’s DNA impacts the way their body metabolizes certain drugs. For example:

• Variations in liver enzymes (like CYP450) can determine whether a medication is metabolized too quickly (reducing effectiveness) or too slowly (raising toxicity risk).
• PGx can guide dosing adjustments, helping avoid trial-and-error prescribing.
• It also identifies when alternative therapies may be safer or more effective.

For clinicians, PGx provides powerful insight: it’s not just about which medication to prescribe, but also how that medication will work for a specific patient.

Personalized medicine starts with understanding the science inside each of us.