Practice Policy on Drug use Z Drug Policy Name Name First First Last Last Practice Policy on “Z” Drug use NHS medical guidance is that drugs such as benzodiazepines (eg Diazepam, Lorazepam, Oxazepam, Temazepam, Chlordiazepoxide, etc) and ‘z’ drugs (eg Zolpidem, Zopiclone, etc) should only be prescribed for short-term management of anxiety or sleep disorders. Unfortunately, many patients are prescribed these medications on a more long-term basis and develop an addiction to these tablets. As a practice we feel it is important that we support patients to help stop these medications. Please sign either of the following two statements: * I confirm that I do not take any of the medications listed above. I take one or more of the above listed medications and agree to participate in a reduction in my medications with the support of my GP. I have made an appointment on (date of GP appointment) * Please note failure to attend an appointment to discuss the medication(s) will lead to removal from the practice list and the need to register with another GP practice. Practice Policy on Analgesia and Controlled Drug Use There are increasing concerns about the overuse of prescribed analgesia and controlled drugs in patients. The medications which cause us most concern are Dihydrocodeine, Tramadol, Codeine (including Co-codamol), Morphine, Oxycodone, Buprenorphine, Gabapentin and Pregabalin. Unfortunately, many patients are prescribed these medications on a long-term basis and develop an addiction to these tablets. As a practice we feel it is important that we support patients to help reduce or stop these medications as appropriate based on their pain needs. Please sign either of the following two statements: * I confirm that I do not take any of the medications listed above. I take one or more of the above listed medications and agree to participate in a reduction in my medications with the support of my GP. I have made an appointment on (date of GP appointment) * Please note failure to attend an appointment to discuss the medication(s) will lead to removal from the practice list and the need to register with another GP practice. Signed * Date * If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit
