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Benzodiazepine dependence — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCNS TherapeuticsBenzodiazepine dependenceGPhC CRA

A patient taking diazepam daily for several months requests an early repeat after increasing their dose during stress. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: A — Decline unsupervised escalation and refer for prescriber review

Long-term benzodiazepine use can cause dependence and dose changes should be supervised. In this vignette, "Decline unsupervised escalation and refer for prescriber review" is the safest single best answer. The other options are less appropriate because they miss the key clinical risk, conflict with UK medicines guidance, or delay needed review.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS