Oral medication

 

To be used on an as required basis

To be reviewed weekly

 

Short duration of action 

May be preferred in patients with hepatic impairment 

Risk of withdrawal symptoms is greater than with longer acting benzodiazepines

Not widely used in the community

 

Pack Price
100 tablet
1000 tablet
28 tablet £3.74
30 tablet
50 tablet
Pack Price
28 tablet £8.82
30 tablet

Unlicensed for this indication but approved by the trust

Recommended dose 25mg - 50mg, 6 hourly, maximum 100mg in 24 hours. Maximum dose in > 65 years, 50mg in 24 hours

Pack Price
16 tablet
56 tablet £2.96
Pack Price
10 tablet
14 tablet
30 tablet
56 tablet £4.65
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1 ml