For patientsaged 70 or older,ramelteon is preferred over zolpidem for sleep indications. Please refer to System_RXMEDTI 161 fordosing guidanceand exclusion criteria. Orders placed for patients meeting these criteria will be interchanged by pharmacy at order verification
Policies and procedures
PCPS080_TMH Commonly Prescribed PRN IndicationsR24 Unnecessary Drugs Skilled Nursing Facility
System_RXMEDTI 161 Therapeutic Interchange of Deliriogenic Medications in Patients 70 or Greater
Consults, protocols, and therapeutic interchanges
Additional information
For patients aged 70 or older, ramelteon is preferred over zolpidem for sleep indications. Please refer to System_RXMEDTI 161 for dosing guidance and exclusion criteria. Orders placed for patients meeting these criteria will be interchanged by pharmacy at order verification
Zolpidem