Hypnotics and Anxiolytics
On this page you will find resources to support practices in tackling the difficult area of prescribing anxiolytics and hypnotics including patient letters, leaflets and alternatives to medication.
Prescribing Guidelines by Clinical Area
Prescribing of anxiolytics and hypnotics in Somerset is now significantly above the national average which is why it has been chosen as a safety and quality area to review as part of this year’s incentive scheme scorecard.
On this page you will find resources to support practices in tackling this difficult area of prescribing including patient letters, leaflets and alternatives to medication.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia (CBTi) is recommended as the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia in adults of any age.
See the Referral pathway below which contains links and a QR code to send to patients Space for Sleep.
