Appropriate Use of Psychotropic Drugs in Children and Adolescents: A Clinical Monograph

Magellan Health Services has released this clinical monograph on the use of psychotropic drugs in children, addressing the anxiety and confusion that can surround the prescription of these medications to children and adolescents. The white paper includes a first-in-industry summary of psychotropic drugs commonly prescribed for children, the FDA approval age, pediatric dosage level, and warnings and/or precautions, including "black box" warnings associated with their use . . .