Recommendation ID
NG215/05
Question

Information for family members or carers: What information and support are needed by family members or carers of people having treatment with an opioid, benzodiazepine, Z‑drug, antidepressant or gabapentinoid?

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale section on starting a dependence-forming medicine or antidepressant.

Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review A: patient information and support.


Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Medicines associated with dependence or withdrawal symptoms: safe prescribing and withdrawal management for adults
Number
NG215
Date issued
April 2022

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 30/04/2022