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Report on the prescribing of anti-psychotic drugs to people with dementia
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Document type:Government response
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:12 November 2009
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Gateway reference:tbc
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Copyright holder:Crown
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
- Download The use of antipsychotic medication for people with dementia: Time for action. A report for the Minister of State for Care Services by Professor Sube Banerjee. (PDF, 798K)
- Download Government response to Professor Sube Banerjee’s report on the prescribing of anti-psychotic drugs to people with dementia (PDF, 23K)
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