Message from the Registrar – Prescribing Benzodiazepines and Z-Drugs
Physicians are aware of the harmful effects of Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs when used long-term or in combination with opioids. The profession has achieved significant improvement in prescribing Benzodiazepines and Z-Drugs, with a significant reduction in co-prescribing these medications with opioids. Prescribing is particularly challenging when caring for legacy patients and when attempting to taper dosages……