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 Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy Service advises on and supports the safe and appropriate use of medicines within the trust. We do this by providing:
Accurate and independent information and education about medicines to service users and carers
Information and education to Trust staff and other professionals
Clinical activities to help ensure the optimum use of medicines
Medicine management to ensure the most cost-effective use is made of resources
Complimenting our clinical activities our main hospital sites have dedicated on-site Lloyds pharmacies which supply and dispense medication for inpatients as well as service users who are being cared for by our community teams. An extended hours service in the evenings and at weekends is provided from designated Lloyds community pharmacies. This has enabled us to improve access to medicines.
Pharmacy contact points
Lanchester Road Hospital: 0191 441 5775
Roseberry Park Hospital: 01642 837664
West Park Hospital: 01325 552013
Medicines Information: 0191 441 5778
Opening hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy Service
http://www.tewv.nhs.uk/
Associate Director of Pharmacy: Wendy Broderick
0191 441 5785
wendy.broderick@tewv.nhs.uk
