Where is GP prescribing of dependency-forming drugs falling fastest?

GPs in some areas have achieved reductions of up to 17% in the number of patients prescribed dependency-forming medications since 2015/16 - but where is use of opioids, gapapentinoids, benzodiazepines and Z-drugs falling fastest?

by Nick Bostock

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