Antidepressants not the only answer
An Australian-first study finds high levels of antidepressant use in aged care while the on-site pharmacist program reaches another milestone.
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The use of antidepressants in aged care homes is rising. It’s not understood – yet – if they’re being overused. But a new study – by the Registry of Senior Australians – highlights the “pressing need” to do more to improve residents’ wellbeing and ensure the safe and effective use of antidepressants, says its lead author.
“This was Australia’s first study looking at the use of antidepressants in aged care homes on a national scale,” lead author Georgina Hughes tells Australian Ageing Agenda. “We ...
