Prescribing Notes
- NICE CG 115 recommends that the first line treatment option in mild alcohol dependence is a psychological intervention
- Nalmefene▼ is recommended by NICE as an option for reducing alcohol consumption. It is important that prescribers are aware of the prescribing requirements outlined by NICE and that nalmefene▼ is only prescribed in line with these to avoid inappropriate prescribing. Refer to NICE TA325