MP4 Lithium Policy
Target Audience
All clinical staff ,PCT health professional colleagues, sharing with acute Hospital colleagues
Purpose
Aim for safe prescribing of lithium including action to be taken to maintain lithium levels within the therapeutic range, to standardise the monitoring Trust wide and provide suitable patient information to reduce the risk of toxicity.
Origin
Lead executive
Medical Director
Author and contact number
Lead Mental health pharmacist
01244 397379
Policy dates & history
Implementation Date
30 July 2015
Review Date
30 July 2016
Approval Meeting
Medicines Management Group (MMG)