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Barbiturate prescribing: psychiatrists' views

B M Barraclough

    British Medical Journal
    |October 16, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Most consultant psychiatrists do not favor using barbiturates for sleep or sedation. This finding highlights a shift in clinical preference away from these older sedative medications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Barbiturates were historically widely used as sedatives and hypnotics.
    • Concerns regarding safety and efficacy have led to the development of alternative medications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess current consultant psychiatrist preferences regarding the use of barbiturates as hypnotics or sedatives.

    Main Methods:

    • A postal survey was conducted.
    • A sample of consultant psychiatrists was surveyed regarding their preferences.

    Main Results:

    • A majority of surveyed consultant psychiatrists (more than one in five) indicated they do not favor the use of barbiturates.
    • This suggests a declining preference for barbiturates in contemporary psychiatric practice.

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    Conclusions:

    • Current clinical practice among surveyed psychiatrists leans away from using barbiturates.
    • This trend may reflect the availability of safer and more effective alternatives in modern pharmacotherapy.