Stop, Think, Assess and Review (STAR) tool
NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly uses the STAR tool to support medications review and ensure appropriate prescribing of antipsychotic medications. Read more »
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The Right Prescription: resource pack
This resource pack will support pharmacists, who play a crucial role in medicines optimisation, to have critical conversations about the prescription of antipsychotics in dementia and reduce inappropriate prescribing. Read more »
National dementia and antipsychotic prescribing audit
The National dementia and antipsychotic prescribing audit aims to gather information from primary care to establish a national picture of prescribing antipsychotic medication in people with dementia. Read more »
Audit tool: GP prescribing of antipsychotics to people with dementia
This tool developed by NHS London aims to obtain a baseline of current levels of GP prescribing of antipsychotics to people with dementia across London. Read more »
Optimising treatment and care for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
This best practice guide has been developed in consultation with an advisory group of leading clinicians specialising in dementia. Read more »
Reducing the use of antipsychotic drugs
This leaflet is for people with dementia and their carers who want to know more about behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia and how they can be prevented and treated. Read more »
Psychotropic medicine management for people in care homes with dementia
This guidance aims to support the safe management of psychotropic medicines in Norfolk care homes particularly when given to residents to assist in managing their psychological agitation. Read more »
Audit of antipsychotic therapy in dementia patients in Hampshire
This audit of antipsychotic therapy in patients with dementia was undertaken by NHS Hampshire to ensure it is safe and complies with local guidance. Read more »