Independent Nurse: Practical Prescribing

July 18, 2009 by admin

I am aware of the restrictions concerning controlled drugs (CD). However, is Diazepam a CD? I am involved in the care of patients with short-term anxiety who would benefit from this medicine. However, the trust in which I work restricts the prescription of Diazepam by Nurse Independent Prescribers (NIPs) to palliative care and alcohol withdrawal.

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