Trends in benzodiazepine receptor agonists use and associated factors in the Belgian general older population: analysis of the Belgian health interview survey data.

Despite an encouraging decline observed from 2004 to 2013, BZRA use remained highly prevalent in Belgian older adults. Promotion of alternatives to BZRA in treatment of sleeping problems need to be continued. Among BZRA older users, women, the oldest (⩾85 years) and high-risk subgroups should be targeted in deprescribing interventions.