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Specially trained pharmacists can play a positive role in better managing the appropriate use of antipsychotic medicines for people with dementia in care homes, according to an audit of a pilot. In the pilot, where specially trained pharmacists were used, 26% of residents reviewed did not have any symptoms which necessitated regular antipsychotic medication, and in almost two thirds (58%) of cases the risk of the medication was deemed to outweigh the benefit of it. In addition, the audit resulted in more than 20% of residents having their antipsychotic dose reduced, and more than 17% realising antipsychotic medication discontinuation. The
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