Shortages Will Affect Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment

September 2022

You may notice changes in meds ordered for acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome...due to ongoing drug shortages.

Benzodiazepines are often the go-to to prevent and treat seizures and other problems associated with alcohol withdrawal.

But benzos have been in short supply...especially injectable lorazepam.

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