North East and North Cumbria
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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

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Chlordiazepoxide
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Lorazepam
Formulary
Link  MHRA Drug Safety Update (October 2007): Lorazepam: reduction of recommended maximum daily dose

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