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Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 12 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 17 July 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if NICE will investigate the effectiveness of clozapine as a standard treatment for psychiatric illness.
Answer

Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if NICE will investigate the effectiveness of clozapine as a standard treatment for psychiatric illness. [130943] Mr. Hutton: The National Institute for Clinical Excellence is currently developing a guideline on the treatment of early schizophrenia, which will include an evaluation of the use of clozapine and other atypical anti-psychotics.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
354 c78W; 130943
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Mental illness Medical treatments Prescription drugs Mental health Schizophrenia
Link
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