Benzodiazepine-related drugs - Zopiclone, Zolpidem

Zopiclone, Zolpidem


ATC CODE

  • N05CF01/N05CF02

INDICATION

  • Short term use for insomnia associated with a primary psychiatric condition.

NEMLC RECOMMENDATION

  • Not Approved

REVIEW INDICATORS

  • If the price of z-drugs were reduced to within an acceptable distance of the price of oxazepam, consideration would be given to including these on the EML .

DATE RATIFIED

  • 03 December 2009