People who have been prescribed sleeping medications benzodiazepinesand Z-drugs (zolpidem or zopiclone) could benefit from a new patient decision aid designed to help them make an informed choice about their treatment in discussion with their GP or pharmacist. 

NICE has today (Thursday, 15 June) published a patient decision aid and a one-page summary, the latest additions to its medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms: safe prescribing and withdrawal management for adults guideline, first published last year…

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