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Antidepressants prescribed for chronic pain despite ‘insufficient’ evidence

'Reliable evidence' for duloxetine but not other medicines prescribed for chronic pain

11 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NICE recommends staged withdrawal of antidepressants

Adults who want to stop antidepressants should have the dose tapered, says committee.

17 Jan 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Patients should consider talking therapies before drugs for mild depression

NICE's guidelines on diagnosing and treating depression are the first for 12 years.

23 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PSNC awaits pilot on inclusion of antidepressants in NMS

PSNC says its support for depression to be added to the New Medicine Service remains unwavering

06 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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