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Psychotropic medication consumption patterns in the UK general population

M M Ohayon1, M Caulet, R G Priest

  • 1Centre de Recherche Philippe Pinel de Montréal, Québec, Canada.

Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
|March 12, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Psychotropic medication use in the UK is 3.5%, higher in women and the elderly. Prescriptions are mainly from general practitioners, with differing patterns compared to other countries.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • General Practice
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Psychotropic medication use varies globally.
  • Understanding UK-specific patterns is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence and patterns of psychotropic medication consumption in a UK adult population.
  • To identify demographic factors, prescriber types, and associated mental health conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A telephone survey of 4972 non-institutionalized adults (≥15 years) using the Sleep-Eval Expert System.
  • Data collected on medication type, dosage, duration, prescriber specialty, sociodemographics, physical illnesses, and DSM-IV disorders.

Main Results:

  • Overall psychotropic use was 3.5%, higher in women (4.6%) and the elderly.

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  • Hypnotics (1.5%), antidepressants (1.1%), and anxiolytics (0.8%) were most common.
  • General practitioners prescribed over 80% of these medications.

    • Conclusions:

    • UK psychotropic consumption is lower than in other Western countries.
    • Prescribing patterns suggest potential gaps in physician training for overlapping general practice and psychiatric issues.
    • Further research into the appropriate use and potential side effects of psychotropics is warranted.