Author:
Purandare N.,Aitken L.,Joshi P.,Thomas C. S.
Abstract
Aims and methodsTo identify and reduce the number of patients receiving depot neuroleptics above the British National Formulary maximum. The medical records were scrutinised and individual consultants were informed of the results.ResultsFor the team involved in this audit there was a significant reduction in the prescription of high-dose depot medication, but this did not generalise to other teams.Clinical implicationsDifferent teams should repeat the audit and a new depot card has been developed.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
Cited by
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1. Evidence for use of depot neuroleptic medication;Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine;2004-09