Table 5.
Average rank order of hypnotics for prescribing, first choice to last choice, before and after educational intervention
| Before intervention (n = 86) | After intervention (n = 45) |
|---|---|
| 1 Zopiclone | 1 Zopiclone (no change) |
| 2 Promethazine | 2 Melatonin (more favourable choice) |
| 3 Temazepam | 3 Temazepam (no change) |
| 4 Melatonin | 4 Promethazine (less favourable choice) |
| 5 Zolpidem | 5 Zolpidem (no change) |