Report on the prescribing of anti-psychotic drugs to people with dementia
Publisher:
Department of HealthDate published:
12 November, 2009Region:
United Kingdom Publication type:
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In recognition of widespread concern about the over-prescription of anti-psychotic drugs, and as part of the priority being given to improving care for people with dementia, Professor Sube Banerjee was asked to undertake an independent clinical review of the use of anti-psychotic drugs. Professor Banerjee has completed his review and the Government has issued its response to his findings.
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