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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