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Published Date: 05 December 2008
MOST new schizophrenia drugs are no better or safer than older drugs – and much more expensive, a study shows.
Researchers say mentally-ill patients should be treated on an individual basis and the terms "first and second generation" antipsychotics must be let go, as they are misleading.

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  • Last Updated: 04 December 2008 10:54 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
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DeniseX,

05/12/2008 09:56:22
Some proper control has to be put in place with prescribed drugs. Pharmaceutical companies are always pushing their most expensive drugs, when cheaper drugs do the same job. NICE are doing a poor job.

 

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