Psychotropic polypharmacy in people with neuropsychiatric symptoms referred to an Australian dementia support service

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Psychotropic polypharmacy in people with neuropsychiatric symptoms referred to an Australian dementia support service

Background: Despite limited evidence, psychotropics, such as antipsychotics are commonly used to treat neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in people living with dementia. There are safety concerns on the use of antipsychotics, but co-prescribing multiple classes of psychotropics (psychotropic polypharma...

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Main Authors:	Atee, Mustafa, Andreotta, Matthew, Morris, Thomas, Alford, Marie
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	2022
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/90494

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