The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry

The fully updated 12th edition of an essential reference for anyone responsible for prescribing drugs for patients with mental health disorders.

• A well-respected and widely-used source of information on which drugs to prescribe, which side effects to look out for, how best to augment or switch drugs, and more
• Provides concise reviews of psychiatric disorders and relevant psychopharmacology, along with general guidance based on the data reviewed and current clinical practice
• Includes specific guidance for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and special populations such as children, the elderly and pregnant women
• Each section features a full reference list so the evidence base can be checked quickly and easily