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Psychotropic drug prescribing.

D M Fleming, K W Cross

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Psychotropic drug prescribing varied significantly among doctors, with high prescribers issuing ten times more repeat prescriptions than low prescribers. Prescribing patterns also showed increased polytherapy and elderly patient use in higher prescribing groups.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • General Practice
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Psychotropic medication prescribing is a key aspect of primary care.
    • Understanding variations in prescribing practices is crucial for optimizing patient care and resource allocation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze and compare psychotropic drug prescribing patterns among general practitioners.
    • To identify factors influencing prescribing volume and type.

    Main Methods:

    • Data collected over two weeks from 269 doctors using practice activity analysis (PAA) data sheets.
    • Doctors categorized into five groups based on psychotropic prescribing volume (low to high).
    • Comparison of new, continuing, and repeat prescription rates across categories.

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    Main Results:

    • Overall rates: 17.5/1000 patients and 130/1000 consultations for patients on psychotropics.
    • Prescription rates: 20.6/1000 patients and 153/1000 consultations.
    • Significant differences in prescription types: tenfold higher repeat prescriptions in high vs. low prescribing groups.
    • Increasing trends in polytherapy and prescriptions for elderly patients from low to high prescribing categories.
    • Proportion of male patients (28%) remained consistent across all categories.

    Conclusions:

    • Substantial variation exists in psychotropic prescribing, particularly for repeat prescriptions.
    • Higher prescribing rates correlate with increased polytherapy and a greater proportion of elderly patients receiving prescriptions.
    • Prescribing rates showed minimal variation with workload, suggesting other factors drive differences.