Diazepam for the short term relief (two to four weeks only) of severe anxiety
Not recommended except as short term measure
See RDaSH Medicines Formulary Guidance in section 4
Diazepam used as adjunctive therapy at the start of antidepressant treatment to prevent the initial worsening of symptoms.
Diazepam is indicated for the short term relief (two to four weeks only) of severe anxiety and long term use should be avoided. Diazepam may also be used as adjunctive therapy at the start of antidepressant treatment to prevent the initial worsening of symptoms.
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 28 tablet | £0.73 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 28 tablet | £0.64 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 28 tablet | £0.65 |
Lorazepam 1mg Tablets
Short term relief (two to four weeks only) of
severe anxiety
Lorazepam is shorter acting than diazepam and may be preferred in patients with hepatic impairment. There is a greater risk of withdrawal symptoms.
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 28 tablet | £1.65 |
Anxiolytic
Not recommended except as short term measure.
Short term relief (two to four weeks only) of severe anxiety
Adjunctive therapy at the start of antidepressant treatment to prevent the initial worsening of symptoms
See RDaSH Medicines Formulary guidance in section 4
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 tube | £8.78 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 tube | £5.85 |
Palliative Care
Restlessness and Agitation in Palliative care see Pre-emptive Prescribing for last days of life
Ardens Template available on Systm1 and Emis web
Ensure correct strength is chosen, prescribing midazolam 10mg/2ml ampoules in palliative care
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 10 ampoule | £4.27 |
Anxiety
NICE CG113 Generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder in adults: management
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 84 capsule | £1.38 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 56 capsule | £1.59 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 84 capsule | £2.18 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 473 ml | £33.37 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 56 capsule | £1.64 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 56 capsule | £0.98 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 56 capsule | £2.15 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 84 capsule | £1.55 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 56 capsule | £0.98 |
Diazepam Injection (emulsion)
Short term relief (two to four weeks only) of severe anxiety
Adjunctive therapy at the start of antidepressant treatment to prevent the initial worsening of symptoms
Antiepileptic
*Hospital Use only*
Rationale: 1,2
Section 4.1 Hypnotics and anxiolytics
Section 4.8 Antiepileptics
Anxiolytic
Short term relief of severe anxiety/Epilepsy
*Hospital Use only*
Section 4.1 : Formulary
Section 4.8 : Formulary
Short term use: Treatment should not continue as full dose for more than 4 weeks including 2 weeks tapering off process.
See RDaSH guidance for further information