Please note this session has been tailored to the requirements of Clinical Pharmacists, however it may also be useful for Pharmacy Technicians.

This session will cover:

  • What is SMI?
  • Antipsychotics and mood stabilisers – brief mode of action, side effects, red flags
  • Physical health monitoring and medicines monitoring
  • Secondary care initiation – follow up arrangement
  • When is it suitable for PCN/practice pharmacists to review an antipsychotic and mood stabiliser?
  • When to refer? Referral pathway?
  • Further resources
  • Q&A