Thromboembolism
Commons · Question 15770 · Tabled 3 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Alicia Kearns
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help improve awareness among healthcare professionals of the risk of venous thromboembolism associated with second-generation antipsychotic drugs.
Answer
Answered by Preet Kaur Gill, 14 Jul 2026
Healthcare professionals are supported by national guidance and safety information to understand and manage the risks associated with antipsychotic medicines, including the risk of venous thromboembolism.National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (...