From: Barry Haslam
Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 9:18 AM
Subject: FOI Request
Sir,
Under the 2000 Act, i make the following request.
The CRM 1980: “Systematic Review of the Benzodiazepines”.
1. Could i have copies of the evidence seen by the CRM, which substantiates their statement” that most hypnotics tend to lose their sleep- promoting properties within 3 to 14 days of continuous treatment.”
2. Could i have copies of the evidence seen by the CRM, which substantiates their statement ” there was little convincing evidence that benzodiazepines were efficacious in the treatment of anxiety after 4 months continuous treatment.”
3. Could i have copies of the evidence seen by the CRM, which substantiates their statement ” on the present available evidence, the true addiction potential of benzodiazepineswas low. The number dependent on the benzodiazepines in the UK from 1960 to 1977 has been estimated to be 28 persons.”
4. Could i have the total number of UK prescriptions issued for benzodiazepines, from 1960 to 1977.
Barry Haslam.