Pharmaceutical Journal/07: Pharmacist prescribing reduces benzodiazepine use

The title of this article is "Pharmacist prescribing reduces benzodiazepine consumption".

 

"Through looking at prescribing records, Mrs Climson identified 321 patients as receiving repeat prescriptions for benzodiazepines. Of these, 252 were identified as being suitable for invitation to the withdrawal clinic. The clinic was set up on a Wednesday afternoon. Twenty-minute consultations were allocated for an initial visit and 10 minutes for a follow up review. During the initial consultation patients were informed about the programme and, if they agreed, a clinical management plan was signed and the reduction programme started."

 

http://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/news-and-analysis/news/pharmacist-prescribing-reduces-benzodiazepine-consumption/10004381.article

i applaud anything that can reduce consumption!

It looks like they were really trying to help and support people. I was really pleased to read this article!