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Psychiatric Prescribing Patterns for Depression Treatment in an Outpatient Depression Clinic
Roberta E Wilson1, Sarah J Choi1, Sagar V Parikh1
1Wilson and Choi, PharmD Candidates of 2020, University of Michigan. Parikh, M.D., The John F. Greden Professor of Depression and Clinical Neuroscience, Professor of Psychiatry, Professor of Health Management and Policy - School of Public Health, Associate Director, University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center. Bostwick, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP, Assistant Dean for Co-Curriculum and Professional Development and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy.
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.
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