Deprescribing
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Implementing a process to deprescribe an antidepressant
13 May 2026The process requires care and continual review. You should plan, discuss and agree a shared strategy with the patient.
Planning for antidepressant deprescribing
13 May 2026Before undertaking antidepressant withdrawal, you should plan, discuss and agree a shared strategy with the patient.
Identifying patients who may benefit from antidepressant deprescribing
13 May 2026Use a shared-decision approach to regularly review a patient's antidepressant use to assess whether it remains appropriate or requires deprescribing.
Using suitable formulations when deprescribing antidepressants
13 May 2026Tapering antidepressants to very low doses poses practical challenges. This page outlines licensed, off-label and unlicensed options.
Understanding polypharmacy, overprescribing and deprescribing
5 February 2026We explore the causes, consequences and tools to support pharmacy professionals in managing polypharmacy, overprescribing and deprescribing in practice.
Polypharmacy and structured medication review explainer videos
5 February 2026These animated videos explain the 7 steps of structured medication review, using a person-centred approach to managing polypharmacy
Addressing inappropriate use of antidepressants for depression and anxiety
20 January 2026Deprescribing antidepressants involves safely reducing and withdrawing them. An introduction; signposting to current resources; and SPS resources coming soon.
Deprescribing
Deprescribing is safely and effectively withdrawing inappropriate medicines. We'll soon add new content to help in practice, starting with antidepressants.