Prescribed medicines review: report, PHE (updated 3rd December 2020)

PHE has completed public health evidence review of available data and published evidence on problems of dependence and withdrawal associated with some prescribed medicines. Its report is accompanied by a summary document, guide for patients& set of prescribing data for each CCG. 3 December 2020 Clarified that placebo-controlled trials looked at possible withdrawal symptoms in summary and report. Other minor amendments to report, including Appendix A. 10 September 2019 Added link to infographics slide pack. 10 September 2019 First published.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news