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Atypical Antipsychotic Prescribing in Australian Children and Adolescents: A Survey of Medical Practitioners

Prescriptions for atypical antipsychotics in children and adolescents are increasing globally. However, a precise understanding of the clinical variables and evidence that prescribers consider before using these agents is lacking. 

Citation:
Rao P, Wilson H, Mahfouda S, Wong JWY, Morandini HAE, et al.  Atypical Antipsychotic Prescribing in Australian Children and Adolescents: A Survey of Medical Practitioners. J Psychiatr Pract. 2024;30(3):227-33.

Keywords:
Antipsychotic agents; child; drug prescriptions; Olanzapine; therapeutic use; Risperidone; surveys; questionnaires

Abstract:
Prescriptions for atypical antipsychotics in children and adolescents are increasing globally. However, a precise understanding of the clinical variables and evidence that prescribers consider before using these agents is lacking.