Pharmacological treatment and psychiatric polypharmacy in forensic psychiatric care in Sweden

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Authors

Taalke Sitter · Karolinska Institutet

Suvi Virtanen · University of Eastern Finland

Hanna Edberg · Swedish Prison and Probation Service

Peter Andiné · Swedish National Board of Forensic Medicine

Anja Fernqvist · Swedish National Board of Forensic Medicine

Ebba Noland · Sundsvall Municipality

Tatja Hirvikoski

Abstract

Our study documented a high prevalence of antipsychotic use and psychotropic polypharmacy through FPC. Further, a high level of off-label antipsychotic use and antipsychotic polypharmacy was observed. Stronger evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of these treatment strategies is needed.

Topics & Keywords

Schizophrenia research and treatment Behavioral and Psychological Studies Mental Health and Psychiatry

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Psychiatry

Volume 68, Issue 1, pp. e78-e78

DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.10031

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