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The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry

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This essential guide addresses complex prescribing needs in psychiatry, offering a comprehensive overview of drug treatments supported by a robust evidence base, including meta-analyses, clinical trials, and guidelines. It serves as a valuable resource for transferring patients between medications, managing complex cases with co-morbid conditions, and prescribing psychotropics during pregnancy. Authored by a team of expert psychiatrists and pharmacists, the content is evidence-based and succinctly summarized, making it indispensable for anyone involved in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications for mental health disorders. The latest edition enhances usability with improved formatting, featuring tables and boxes for quick reference, and introduces new sections on cytochrome-mediated interactions and psychiatric side effects of non-psychotropic drugs. Clinically relevant chapters cover a range of topics, including plasma monitoring, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and special patient groups. Each section includes a full reference list and addresses prescribing outside licensed indications and interactions with substances like alcohol and nicotine. Both trainees and experienced clinicians will find valuable insights, with the former gaining knowledge on safe medication use and the latter receiving guidance on complex prescribing issues. Recognized for its excellence in mental health care, th