Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 15770

Thromboembolism

Tabled: 3 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026

Question

Alicia Kearns

ConservativeRutland and Stamford

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

Preet Kaur Gill
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 (...

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