CPS-050 - Community pharmacists as a key driver in benzodiazepine withdrawal using compound tapering schemes

• At: Copenhagen (Denmark) (2025)
• Type: Poster
• Poster code: CPS-050
• By: STORME, Michael (APB, Belgium)
• Co-author(s): Dr Michael Storme (APB, Merelbeke, Belgium)
  Jan Saevels (APB, Merelbeke, Belgium)
  Koen Straetmans (APB, Merelbeke, Belgium)
  
• Abstract:

  INTRODUCTION
  In Belgium, the use of sleep medications like benzodiazepines and Z-drugs is among the highest in Europe. In 2021, Belgian pharmacies dispensed about 1.1 million doses per day, averaging one daily dose for every 10 citizens. Long-term use of these medications can lead to side effects such as increased sedation, higher fall risk, and a ..

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