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IDD Health MattersEp 129: Rethinking Meds for People with IDDThis IDD Health Matters episode features Adam Chittam, a pharmacist specializing in long-term care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Chittam explains that his organization, Tarrytown XPO Care Pharmacy, uniquely serves only the IDD population, which often faces complex medication regimens and polypharmacy—commonly 13–15 medications compared to four in the general population. He highlights the risks of drug interactions, the challenges of managing side effects, and the importance of avoiding unnecessary medications by addressing underlying causes of behaviors rather than attributing them solely to disability. Cheatham emphasizes education for caregivers, proper medication administration through compliance packaging, and the...
2026-01-0517 min