Click on the mental health conditions below to access a handy summary chart comparing the main medications that are usually prescribed for that condition. The charts show easy to read information such as the medication names, how they work, doses, how long they take to work, some side effects, how long to take and how to stop.
Bipolar depression (formerly known as manic depression)
The North Essex Partnership (NEPFT) Pharmacy supports service users, carers and staff by providing accurate and independent information and education about medicines. We offer a high quality and friendly service. The Trust has an in-house pharmacy in Chelmsford, and a team of pharmacists and technicians who are based on the wards at Chelmsford (the Linden Centre) , Colchester (the Lakes), Clacton, Harlow (the Derwent Centre) and Epping.
You will find a lot of information about medicines here and it is easy to search what you are looking for: however please let us know if it can be improved.
Pharmacy contact details:
NEPFT Pharmacy, Units E&F, 37 Robjohns Road, Widford, CHELMSFORD, Essex, CM1 3AG
Tel. 01245 315 500
Fax dispensary 01245 256 826 or 853 Fax office 01245 256 948
E-mail nepft.pharmacy@nhs.net
Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm. The pharmacy is not on a hospital site so there is no outpatient service unless prearranged with the clinic.
Assocate Director for Pharmacy Judith Woolley 01245 315 507 judith.woolley@nepft.nhs.uk
Pharmacy Manager Gail Hewson 01245 315 504 gail.hewson@nepft.nhs.uk
Lead Pharmacist for North East Essex Helen Thurlow 07792 209 328
Lead Pharmacist for Mid Essex Katherine Delargy 07879 115 278
Lead Pharmacist for West Essex Tolu Aigbekaen Office no. 01279 444 455 Ext 2811
For patients, carers or the public: If you have any questions please contact the pharmacy on 01245 315 500, or your local pharmacy staff. You can also contact PALS (patient advice and liaison service) on 01245 546 433 or by e-mails on pals@nepft.nhs.uk and they will find an answer for you. For more information visit the Trust website on http://www.nepft.nhs.uk
For staff: Please look at the Medicines management page on i-connect (go to Policies/Medicines management/) for full contact details, procedures, guidances, patient leaflets in other languages, useful websites. Please order in good time for your transport, or contact local pharmacy staff if need be. Staff across the Trust have access to on-call pharmacy services outside working hours.
