Lorazepam
Indication
Breathlessness
Breathlessness in the last days of life
Palliative Use Only
Green (Restricted)
Brand:
Nice TA:
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
Palliative Use Only:
Yes
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Central nervous system
Background
To be used in line with the LSC Palliative Care Clinical Practice Summary. Click here for the breathlessness section
Click here for the care in the last weeks or days of life section
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Green (Restricted)
Reason for decision:
Suitable for initiation in primary care in line with restrictions
Supporting documents: