North East and North Cumbria
ICS Formulary
4 Central nervous system
04-01-02 Benzodiazepines
Diazepam
First Choice
Diazepam 2mg tablets:
are the preferred strength in primary care.
Diazepam 10mg tablets:
should no longer be used.
Diazepam 10mg in 2ml injection:
only approved for use in epilepsy (see section 4.8.2).
Diazepam 2 mg/5ml oral solution:
swallowing difficulties
Chlordiazepoxide
Formulary
Lorazepam
Formulary
MHRA Drug Safety Update (October 2007): Lorazepam: reduction of recommended maximum daily dose
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MHRA Drug Safety Alert (Feb 2015): Drugs and driving: blood concentration limits set for certain drugs
MHRA Drug Safety Update (Apr 2022): Pregabalin (Lyrica): findings of safety study on risks during pregnancy
MHRA Drug Safety Update (Feb 2021): Pregabalin (Lyrica): reports of severe respiratory depression
MHRA Drug Safety Update (October 2007): Lorazepam: reduction of recommended maximum daily dose
MHRA Drug Safety Update March 2020: Benzodiazepines and opioids: reminder of risk of potentially fatal respiratory depression
NENC Palliative and End of Life Care Symptom Control Guidelines
NICE CG113: Generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder in adults: management
NICE NG10: Violence and aggression: short-term management in mental health, health and community settings
NICE NG62: Cerebral palsy in under 25s: assessment and management
TEWV - Medicines Optimisation – Interactive Guide
TEWV Guidelines
TEWV Safe Transfer of Prescribing Guidance
TEWV: Anxiety medication pathway for adults
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