Effects on Prescribing

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The EvidenceEffects on prescribing

→ As a result of introducing these new tools and techniques practices can reduce inappropriate prescribing and this improvement can be sustained.

→ The run chart shows how prescribing rates (ADQ per STAR-PU) for hypnotic benzodiazepines fell significantly during (September 2007 to March 2008) and after the REST collaborative.Â