Publications by authors named "Charles J Shepherd"

Introduction: Clozapine, a poorly tolerated antipsychotic drug, is widely recognized as the only efficacious option in treatment-resistant psychosis. The United Kingdom (U.K.

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Background: Concerns regarding the use of antipsychotic medication in secondary care suggested an examination of primary care prescribing.

Aim: To audit and intervene in the suboptimal prescribing of antipsychotic drugs to primary care patients.

Design Of Study: Cross-sectional prevalence: subsequent open treatment intervention.

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