Safely manage patients through mental health challenges including drug discontinuation and shortages

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

Understand the evidence-based guidance and dose recommendations when treating or preventing Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS), in light of recent drug discontinuations/shortages.
See how Psychotropic Drug Directory has evolved over nearly 2 years since it was launched on MedicinesComplete and be aware of some exciting new guidance on weight gain and GLP-1 agonists.
With a real-life case study see how Psychotropic Drug Directory can support day to day queries.

Why this matters:

Management of drug shortages and discontinuations is a common challenge, especially in mental health care. Trusted, evidence-based guidance is crucial when safely managing patients through the change.

Hosted by:

Matt Orzlowski: International Account Manager.

Speakers:

Nicola Greenhalgh: Editor of Psychotropic Drug Directory, Nicola has worked in mental health for over 13 years with experience managing a specialist mental health medicines information service and is currently the deputy chief pharmacist at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and the Vice-president of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy.

Louisa Marchant-Rutherford: A member of the Pharmaceutical Press expert editorial team, Louisa has over 16 years of experience in pharmacy and is currently Lead Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber (specialist older adults and Dementia) at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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