Why aren't depot antipsychotics prescribed more often and what can be done about it?
Abstract
Long-acting depot antipsychotics were developed specifically to promote treatment adherence (compliance) and they are a valuable option for patients requiring maintenance medication for schizophrenia. Depot use has fallen in recent years, perhaps owing to the introduction of oral atypical antipsychotics. Psychiatrist and patient acceptance of depot medication is variable. The depot formulation and the traditional ‘depot clinic’ seem to have an...
Paper Details
Title
Why aren't depot antipsychotics prescribed more often and what can be done about it?
Published Date
May 1, 2005
Volume
11
Issue
3
Pages
203 - 211
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