Item # 4: Availability of atypical anti-psychotics in jail settings: Findings and Recommendations
Principles of sound, ethical medical practice require that jail medical staff prescribe the most appropriate medications to inmates, including atypical antipsychotics
Jail medical services routinely provide atypical psychotropic medications to inmates; adherence to national standards should be required
High cost of atypical medication is a concern
Need to verify actual availability of atypical medications via in-depth study