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Benzodiazepine use in general practice--is it a problem?

D A North1, B R McAvoy, A M Powell

  • 1Department of General Practice, Practice, Auckland School of Medicine.

The New Zealand Medical Journal
|July 22, 1992
PubMed
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Benzodiazepine use in general practice is 3.4%, predominantly in elderly females. Despite a decline, risks necessitate continued patient education on side effects and dependence.

Area of Science:

  • General Practice
  • Pharmacology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Benzodiazepine prescribing patterns require ongoing surveillance.
  • Understanding benzodiazepine use in primary care is crucial for patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe benzodiazepine (BZD) prescribing patterns in a general practice.
  • To analyze BZD use, compliance, and associated patient characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Prevalence study in an Auckland general practice.
  • Case-control study comparing BZD users and non-users.
  • Analysis of prescribed BZD types and concurrent psychotropic medication use.

Main Results:

  • Age-standardized BZD prevalence was 3.4% (patients >20 years).

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  • Users were predominantly elderly (70% >60 years) and female (62.5%).
  • BZD users had more medical/psychiatric complaints; Triazolam and Diazepam were most common.

    • Conclusions:

    • Current BZD prevalence suggests a decline from previous studies.
    • Elderly patients remain the primary recipients, posing significant side effect risks.
    • Physicians must educate patients on BZD side effects, dependence, and withdrawal challenges.