Quality prescribing for Benzodiazepines and z-drugs: guide for improvement 2024 to 2027
Benzodiazepine and z-drug prescribing continues to slowly reduce across Scotland. Despite this, benzodiazepine and z-drug prescribing remains a challenge. This guide aims to further improve the care of individuals receiving these medicines and promote a holistic approach to person-centred care.
Abbreviations
A&A - Ayrshire and Arran Health Board
ADRs - Adverse drug reactions
BAP - British Association for Psychopharmacology
B-Z - Benzodiazepine and/or z-drug
B12 - Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
cCBT - computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CLW - Community Link Worker
DDD - Defined daily dose
D&G - Dumfries and Galloway Health Board
FBC - Full blood count
FV - Forth Valley Health Board
GAD - Generalised Anxiety Disorder
GAD- - 7 Generalised Anxiety Disorder questionnaire
GGC - Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board
GP - General practitioner
HSCP - Health and Social Care Partnership
LFTs - Liver function tests
MAT - Medication Assisted Treatment
MDI - Metered dose inhaler
MR - Modified release
NHS - National Health Service
NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
NNH - Number needed to harm
NNT - Number needed to treat
NTI - National Therapeutic Indicator
OTC - Over the counter
PHQ-9 - Patient Health Questionnaire
PROMs - Patient Reported Outcomes Measures
PTSD - Post-traumatic stress disorder
QOF - Quality and Outcomes Framework
SSRI - Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor
STU - Scottish Therapeutics Utility
TFTs - Thyroid function tests
U&Es - Urea and electrolytes
WI - Western Isles Health Board
Contact
Email: EPandT@gov.scot
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