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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Report on the prescribing of anti-psychotic drugs to people with dementia

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, Sube Banerjee was asked to undertake an independent clinical review of the use of anti-psychotic drugs.

These reports contain the results of his review and the Department of Health (England) response to his findings.

Banerjee report:
http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/documents/digitalasset/dh_108302.pdf

Department of Health response:
http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/documents/digitalasset/dh_108363.pdf

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