GP’s prescribing of antidepressants ‘increases risk of harm’ to patient

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GP’s prescribing of antidepressants ‘increases risk of harm’ to patient

New Zealand Doctor

Monday 12 October 2020, 04:30 PM

The patient asked for her prescription of antidepressants to be changed from fortnightly to three-monthly quantities

“With the benefit of hindsight, I should have only approved a one-month supply and instructed the pharmacist to advise Mrs A to see a new GP” A

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