Addressing Barriers to Reducing Prescribing and Implementing Deprescribing of Sedative-Hypnotics in Primary Care.

Lisa D Burry Justin P TurnerTimothy MorgenthalerCara TannenbaumHyung J ChoEvelyn GathechaFlora KisuuleAbi VijenthiraChristine Soong

Published in: The Annals of pharmacotherapy (2021)

Several strategies with demonstrated efficacy in reducing SH use in community practice were identified. Education regarding SH risks, how to taper, and potential alternatives are essential details to provide to clinicians, patients, and families. The strategies presented can guide community healthcare teams toward reducing the community burden of SH use.

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