Prescriptions for sedatives for radiological procedures

We are not able to prescribe sedatives for patients undergoing radiological procedures such as CT scans or MRI scans.

Patient enquiries

Patients often ask us if sedatives can be prescribed before radiological procedures such as CT or MRI scans, but it is not safe for GP practices to prescribe sedatives for these purposes.

Safe and effective sedation

Sedation and analgesia should only be provided by a trained and credentialed team that has access to anaesthetics, pre-procedure assessment, a sedation plan and checklist, appropriate monitoring, and resuscitation equipment, along with reversal agents.

We decline all requests for sedative prescriptions, even if a hospital suggests doing so.