Changes in benzodiazepine, z-drug, and other sedative prescribing in primary care in Ireland between 2014 and 2022
Despite decreases in benzodiazepine and z-drug dispensings, rates remain high in Ireland and may suggest a need for enhanced availability of non-pharmacological interventions, and improved education and deprescribing support for healthcare professionals.
Authors
- Tom Fahey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5896-5783)
- Molly Mattsson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7208-3613)
- Mary E. Walsh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8920-7419)
- Emma K. Wallace (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9315-2956)
- Ciara Kirke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5402-9018)
- Derek Corrigan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7632-6013)
- Michelle Flood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8284-1780)
- Frank Moriarty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9838-3625)
- Ahmed Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7462-9766)
- Fiona Boland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3228-0046)
Institutions
- University College Dublin (IE)
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (IE)
- University College Cork (IE)
- St. Stephen's University (CA)
- Dublin City University (IE)
- National Patient Safety Foundation (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Family Practice
- Published
- 2025-09-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmaf078
- Primary Topic
- Sleep and related disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00