Editorial: Defining psychotropic medicines in aged and disability care

Australian Prescriber 2026 Open access

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Authors: Juanita Breen, Mandy Callary, Loren DeVries
DOI: 10.18773/austprescr.2026.007
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Abstract

Addressing uncertainty that sometimes exists around which medicines are considered ‘psychotropic’ in aged and disability care settings, and why these medicines are subject to specific regulation and monitoring.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints Healthcare Regulation

Publication details

Journal / source
Australian Prescriber
Volume
49
Issue
1
Pages
2–3
Publication date
8 February 2026
Language
EN