Benzodiazepine Tapering in a Community Pharmacy Setting: A Case Managed Through Comprehensive Medication Management

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https://doi.org/10.60103/phc.v27.e891

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Benzodiazepines; Drug Tapering; Drug Withdrawal; Comprehensive Medication Management; Optimization

Abstract

A 36-year-old woman with insomnia, pain secondary to grade 3 lumbar spondylolisthesis and a history of anxiety. At the patient's request, a gradual benzodiazepine withdrawal plan was designed, based on conversion to diazepam, stabilization and a progressive dose reduction following clinical guidelines, within the framework of Comprehensive Medication Management. This case highlights the importance of a biopsychosocial approach in pharmaceutical care for patients using benzodiazepines chronically, evaluating agreed-upon alternatives and minimizing adverse effects during tapering. Collaboration between Community Pharmacy and Primary Care facilitates personalized interventions, achieving therapeutic goals and improving the patient's quality of life.

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Author Biographies

María Albert Sogorb

Farmacéutica adjunta en Unidad Optimización de la Farmacoterapia, Farmacia La Barbera (La Vila Joiosa, Alacant)

María González Valdivieso

Farmacéutica titular Unidad Optimización de la Farmacoterapia, Farmacia La Barbera (La Vila Joiosa, Alacant)

Andrea Calvo Martínez

Farmacéutica adjunta en Unidad de Optimización de la Farmacoterapia, Farmacia La Barbera (La Vila Joiosa, Alacant)

Jorge Verdú Calvo

Farmacéutico adjunto en Unidad de Optimización de la Farmacoterapia, Farmacia La Barbera (La Vila Joiosa, Alacant)

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Published

2025-05-20

How to Cite

Albert Sogorb, M., González Valdivieso, M., Calvo Martínez, A., & Verdú Calvo, J. (2025). Benzodiazepine Tapering in a Community Pharmacy Setting: A Case Managed Through Comprehensive Medication Management. Pharmaceutical Care España, 27. https://doi.org/10.60103/phc.v27.e891

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Casos clínicos