National trial safely scaled back prescribing of a powerful antipsychotic for the elderly
Published Date: 4/25/2024
Source: sciencedaily.com
Warning letters can safely cut prescribing of a powerful but risky antipsychotic, according to a new study. Researchers used Medicare data to study the effects of the letters on hundreds of thousands of older adults with dementia. They found a significant and lasting reduction in prescribing but no signs of adverse effects on patient health.