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GENERAL PSYCHIATRY

Psychiatric Prescribing Patterns for Depression Treatment in an Outpatient Depression Clinic

Roberta E. Wilson, Sarah J. Choi, Sagar V. Parikh, Jolene R. Bostwick
Psychopharmacology Bulletin 50(1): 28-34, 2020/03/12; https://doi.org/10.64719/pb.4599

Abstract

Objective:

To elucidate psychiatric prescribing patterns for depression treatment in patients being seen by an outpatient depression clinic as of 2018.

Experimental Design:

Single-center, observational analysis.

Principle Observation:

Selective serotonin receptor inhibitors are most commonly used by patients, and the majority of trials have adequate duration (2 months or longer).

Conclusion:

Healthcare providers observed in this study follow depression treatment guidelines and ensure medications are given an adequate trial.

Keywords

ambulatory care, antidepressant, depression guidelines, medication history, pharmacy student, prescribing frequency, psychiatry

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How to Cite

Roberta E. Wilson, Sarah J. Choi, Sagar V. Parikh, Jolene R. Bostwick. Psychiatric Prescribing Patterns for Depression Treatment in an Outpatient Depression Clinic. Psychopharmacology Bulletin. 2020/03/12; 50(1):28-34. https://doi.org/10.64719/pb.4599