Factors important to psychiatrists when prescribing depot antipsychotics

The relative benefits and disadvantages of first‐generation antipsychotics (FGAs) and second‐generation antipsychotics (SGAs) has been an area of much interest since SGAs were introduced amidst high expectations of superior efficacy and improved side‐effect profiles. In this article, Dr Kenicer et al. analyse a survey of psychiatrists to establish trends in prescribing preferences and the factors influencing them when prescribing antipsychotics. A key finding highlighted the need for an evidence based algorithm when prescribing these antipsychotics.

Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - June 7, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: David Kenicer, Rabia Ellahi, Paul Davies, Andrew Walker, Alison Cheyne Tags: Original Research Source Type: research