Article 6H403 Study reveals ‘concerning’ rise in antipsychotic drugs being prescribed to children

Study reveals ‘concerning’ rise in antipsychotic drugs being prescribed to children

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Natasha May
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In a vast majority of cases the drugs are prescribed for conditions other than those they were intended for

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