Lithium prescription patterns for bipolar disorder at a psychiatric hospital in KwaZulu-Natal

The results of this study expand the existing literature on lithium prescribing patterns in BD internationally by contributing data on the prescription of lithium for BD in Africa.

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South African Journal of Psychiatry
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2026-02-19
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https://doi.org/10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v32i0.2576
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Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
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Lithium prescription patterns for bipolar disorder at a psychiatric hospital in KwaZulu-Natal

Shamima Saloojee, Sibongile Mashaphu, Vuyokazi Ntlantsana, Ntibelleng N. Motebele
South African Journal of Psychiatry
Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
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Lithium prescription patterns for bipolar disorder at a psychiatric hospital in KwaZulu-Natal

Shamima Saloojee, Sibongile Mashaphu, Vuyokazi Ntlantsana, Ntibelleng N. Motebele
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Abstract

The results of this study expand the existing literature on lithium prescribing patterns in BD internationally by contributing data on the prescription of lithium for BD in Africa.

South African Journal of PsychiatryVol. 32(0)
University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 54%
Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
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Lithium prescription patterns for bipolar disorder at a psychiatric hospital in KwaZulu-Natal — Shamima Saloojee, Sibongile Mashaphu, et al. · South African Journal of Psychiatry (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS