Journal of International Psychiatry

[Abstract] Objective To investigate the use of antipsychotic drugs in outpatient department, and to provide reference for promoting rational drug use in clinic. Methods Through statistical analysis of outpatient prescription data, the frequency of use, DUI, dosage, type and mode of use, age and diagnosis of commonly used antipsychotics were described and analyzed to evaluate the rationality and characteristics of use of antipsychotics. Results A total of 12 kinds of antipsychotic drugs were used in the outpatient department of the hospital, and the most frequently used drugs were olanzapine, quetiapine, aripiprazole, risperidone, clozapine and sulpirides. The DUI values of all drugs were less than 1, which basically met the treatment principle of antipsychotic drugs. There were some differences in the type, dosage and combination of antipsychotic drugs among different age groups. The main diagnostic categories of users are F20-F29 (Schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorders), F30-F39 (Mood disorder), and F40-F48 (Neurotic, stressrelated and somatoform disorders). Conclusion There are still some irregularities in the use of antipsychotics in outpatient clinics. Children and the elderly are different in the choice of antipsychotics due to their special physiological functions and physical conditions.

Antipsychotic Drug； Age； Prescription