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Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support primary care prescribing for mental health conditions, including depression, schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.
Latest news
Proposed withdrawal of bipolar disorder treatment revoked
The manufacturer of first-line bipolar disorder treatment...
Stop withdrawal of bipolar disorder treatment, health secretary urged
GPs, pharmacists, psychiatrists and patients are calling...
Women taking valproate still unaware of pregnancy risks, survey finds
One in ten women currently taking valproate are unaware...
New guidance for minimising psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic in primary care patients
A group of clinicians and public health experts have...
Prescribing Notes
Guide to treatment options for selected mental health conditions:
Depression (including SSRIs/SNRIs, MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants)
Anxiety (including benzodiazepines and beta-blockers)
Psychosis, mania (including phenothiazines, atypical antipsychotics and lithium)
Alcohol dependence (including disulfiram)
Opiate dependence (including buprenorphine)
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Summaries of key national guidance.
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Physical activity (GPPAQ)
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External resources
Useful websites and online tools to support prescribing for mental health conditions.