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Insufficient GP health checks for children on antipsychotics

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Posted on Aug 29 2025 by Jessica Stanley

ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n GPs are not adequately monitoring for adverse health outcomes in children and adolescents who are prescribed antipsychotic drugs, according to a new study by ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers.

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Risky increase in antipsychotic drugs for children

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Posted on Dec 8 2023 by Johnny von Einem

ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n GPs are prescribing more antipsychotic drugs to children and adolescents for non-approved conditions, according to a new study by ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers.

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