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Insufficient GP health checks for children on antipsychotics

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Posted on Aug 29 2025 by Jessica Stanley

Australian GPs are not adequately monitoring for adverse health outcomes in children and adolescents who are prescribed antipsychotic drugs, according to a new study by University of Adelaide researchers.

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