Interpretation and prospects of"Expert consensus on clinical application of psychiatric therapeutic drug monitoring in China(2022 edition)"
"Expert consensus on clinical application of psychiatric therapeutic drug monitoring in China(2022 edition)"provides standards and guidance for the clinical application of therapeutic drug monitoring(TDM)in psychiatry,establishing industry benchmarks.This article explores the differences in the therapeutic reference ranges for certain drugs between this consensus and foreign guidelines.Core experts are focusing on two main issues:trough concentration sampling and clinical decision-making when drug concentrations exceed laboratory alert levels.Additionally,it provides interpretations on whether TDM is needed for off-label drug use and the economic advantages of TDM.Future research directions include developing automated result interpretation systems,deepening foundational research,and conducting high-quality clinical studies.The aim is to further standardize the implementation of TDM and provide a clear direction for its future development in psychiatry.
psychiatrytherapeutic drug monitoringexpert consensus