Changes to the Prescribing of Hypnotics/Anxiolytics (Benzodiazepines)
The Committee on Safety of Medicines has advised that all GP practices should avoid long-term prescribing of the following medicines: Diazepam, Nitrazepam, Lorazepam, Temazepam, Loprazolam, Zopiclone, Lormetazepam, Zolpidem, Oxazepam, Zaleplon.
Please note that these tablets will now NO LONGER routinely be started by practices.
If you are already taking any of the above medicines then you may be invited for a review with your doctor to discuss a plan to step down/stop the medicine. If you would like any more information, please discuss with your doctor.