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France Misprescribes Psychotropics

July 2006 | Market Trend Analysis

France is grossly overestimating the prevalence of anxiety and depression within its borders, leading to the over-prescription of psychotropic drugs, according to a study conducted by the country's parliamentary office for the evaluation of health

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