Characteristics and predictors of antipsychotic medication off-label use among community-dwelling older people

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Authors

Tuomas Majuri · Oulu University Hospital

Jenni Silvan · Oulu University Hospital

Anna-Maija Tolppanen · University of Eastern Finland

Sirpa Hartikainen · University of Eastern Finland

Taina Huotari · Oulu University Hospital

Nina Rautio · Oulu University Hospital

Jouko Miettunen

Abstract

Alternative treatments are needed to curb off-label AP use among community-dwelling older adults, given the high prevalence of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Monitoring guidelines are needed to promote safer prescribing practices.

Topics & Keywords

Pharmaceutical studies and practices Schizophrenia research and treatment Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Nordic Journal of Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1080/08039488.2026.2631597

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