Exploring real-world prescribing patterns for maintenance treatment in bipolar disorders: a focus on antidepressants and benzodiazepines

Bipolar disorders (BD) are characterized by highly recurrent nature, necessitating adequate maintenance treatment for long-term disorder control. This study aimed to investigate real-world prescribing patterns among outpatients with BD, focusing on the utilisation of antidepressants (AD) and benzodiazepines (BDZ).