An observational study of psychotropic drug use and initiation in older patients resident in their own home or in care

C. McCowan; P. Magin; S.A. Clark; B. Guthrie

doi:10.1093/ageing/afs117

An observational study of psychotropic drug use and initiation in older patients resident in their own home or in care

C. McCowan, P. Magin, S.A. Clark, B. Guthrie

School of Medicine

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Abstract

Prolonged prescription of psychotropic medications is commonplace in care home residents. Almost half of the people prescribed antipsychotic drugs received them for a minimum of 6 months. Systematic medication reviews must be established in all care homes to promote safe and effective prescription to this at-risk population.

Original language	Undefined/Unknown
Pages (from-to)	51-6
Journal	Age and Ageing
Volume	42
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afs117
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2013

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