A new study, published in the European Journal of General Practice, examines the challenges and supporting factors that general practitioners (GPs) in Germany face when deprescribing antidepressants. The researchers found that factors supporting GPs in deprescribing include effective communication with patients, assistance from pharmacists and digital tools, and a generally positive attitude toward deprescribing. What hinders deprescribing, the researchers found, includes limited time, insufficient collaboration with specialists, and a lack of supportive tools. Jochen Vukas of the Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine at LMU University Hospital in Munich led the researchers. Addressing time constraints, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration, and integrating decision-support tools into clinical practice could facilitate deprescribing.”