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Use of high-dose depot neuroleptics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

N. Purandare ,
L. Aitken ,
P. Joshi  and
C. S. Thomas
N. Purandare
Affiliation:
University Hospital of South Manchester
L. Aitken
Affiliation:
Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport
P. Joshi
Affiliation:
Stepping Hill Hospital
C. S. Thomas*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester M20 8LR
*
∗Correspondence
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Abstract

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Aims and methods

To 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.

Results

For 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 implications

Different teams should repeat the audit and a new depot card has been developed.

Type
Original papers
Information
Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 23 , Issue 6 , June 1999 , pp. 339 - 342
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Copyright
Copyright © 1999 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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