April 27, 2008

Members of Parliament urge cut in dementia drug use

BBC News
MPs have urged the government to stop the “dangerous over-prescribing” of antipsychotic drugs to people in care homes with dementia.
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia said the drugs should only be used as a last resort.
Research published earlier this month said the drugs had no benefits, and could even worsen patients’ condition.
Alzheimer’s groups [...]