Learning outcomes:

By the end of this module, we hope you will gain:

• an understanding of the concept and factors associated with polypharmacy

• a greater ability to apply polypharmacy with reference to specific diagnoses

• an awareness of the potential advantages and adverse effects of utilising polypharmacy for treating mental illnesses

• an awareness of the impact of clinical guidelines on polypharmacy 

• a knowledge of the recommendations for prescribing practice in psychiatric clinics.

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