Monday, May 14, 2007

Antidepressant prescribing soars

The number of prescriptions for antidepressants in England has hit a record high despite national guidance advocating alternative treatments.

More than 31 million prescriptions for drugs such as Prozac were issued in 2006 - a 6% rise on the year before.

The figures come as two studies showed "startling" benefits of country walks in people with depression.

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