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Physician defends use of antipsychotics for dementia patients in nursing homes
June 02, 2011
In response to a recent report from the Office of the Inspector General, a prominent psychiatrist is defending the practice of prescribing antipsychotic medications for nursing home residents with dementia.
AstraZeneca settles for $520 million following investigation into improper marketing of anti-psychotic drug
April 28, 2010
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has agreed to pay $520 million to end a federal investigation into its alleged illegal marketing of the drug Seroquel for off-label uses, according to reports from Washington.
Many doctors unknowingly prescribe drugs 'off-label,' study finds
August 26, 2009
A large number of physicians don't know when they are prescribing drugs, including antipsychotics, "off-label," according to a recent report.
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