12 August 2025
The Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service (PDAS) is a Victorian statewide specialist pharmacy-led service, based at Alfred Health and is integrated within the Alfred Mental and Addiction Health (AMAH) Program. PDAS provides evidence-based independent information about the quality, safety and efficacy of psychotropic medicines to a broad customer base; including consultant psychiatrists, general practitioners, other health professionals, consumers, carers, and their support networks.
Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service (for Victorian clinicians, consumers, carers, and other support organisations)
For advice and guidance on:
- Treatment options and responseÂ
- Potential adverse effects of psychotropic medicines, as well as other psychoactive substancesÂ
- Medication interactions, including psychotropic medicines and other drugs, complementary and herbal/natural medicinesÂ
- Medication monitoring, including plasma drug levels and metabolic monitoring with psychotropic agentsÂ
- Information on the use of medications by special populations e.g. children, adolescents, the elderly, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding Â
Phone:Â (03) 9076 8036Â Â
Email: PDAS@alfred.org.au Â
Operates Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm  Â
Visit the PDAS website for more information.
