The dispensing of psychotropic medicines to older people before and after they enter residential aged care.

Stephanie L HarrisonJanet K SluggettCatherine LangCraig WhiteheadMaria CrottyMegan CorlisSteven L WesselinghMaria C S Inacio

Published in: The Medical journal of Australia (2020)

Dispensing of psychotropic medicines to older Australians is high before they enter residential care but increases markedly soon after entry into care. Non-pharmacological behavioural management strategies are important for limiting the prescribing of psychotropic medicines for older people in the community or in residential care.

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