Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Monday, 22 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 January 2001. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Monday, 29 January 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when he expects NICE to give advice on new drugs and therapies for the management of schizophrenia.

Answer: Mr. Chope: To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects NICE to give advice on new drugs and therapies for the management of schizophrenia. [147031] Mr. Denham: On 4 November 1999, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State announced that the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) would produce guidance on schizophrenia. More recently, on 16 November 2000, NICE were asked to conduct an appraisal of anti-psychotic drugs. NICE sets its own timetable and the expected dates of completion for the guideline and appraisal have yet to be announced. Further announcements and NICE's current timetable are available on their website at www.nice.org.uk.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 147031; 362 c45W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Drugs Mental illness Medical treatments Schizophrenia National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk