Nov
03
2011

Citalopram top doses reduced

At the end of October 2011, the UK MHRA reduced the top doses of citalopram that are recommended.

Aug
30
2011

Citalopram and heart rhythms

The Americans have recommended that citalopram is not used at doses above 40mg a day.

Jul
22
2011

Asenapine (Saphris)

Asenapine licensed in Europe for mania.

Apr
05
2011

Paliperidone depot injection (Xeplion®) launched

A long-acting depot injection (once-a-month) became available in April 2011 in the UK.

Apr
02
2011

PCT prescribing data January to March 2011

This dataset from the NHS Information Centre provides information about Primary Care Trust (PCT) prescribing data between January and March 2011.

Jul
22
2010

Olanzapine depot injection (Zypadhera®) launched

Olanzapine is available as tablets, melt-in-the-mouth tablets, a short-acting injection and now as a depot (or long-acting) injection (called Zypadhera®).

Oct
22
2009

Agomelatine (Valdoxan®) launched UK 2009

Agomelatine is commonly known by the brand name Valdoxan® in the UK and was first made available in 2009.