Zopiclone 7.5mg Tablets
Pack of 14 tablets · Film-coated tablets
Standard-strength short-term treatment for short-lasting sleep problems in adults, prescribed where clinically appropriate.
Controlled drug — important information
This medicine is a controlled drug under the UK Misuse of Drugs Regulations. It is supplied in limited quantities, only after a full clinical assessment, and may not be carried abroad without the right paperwork (a personal export licence is required for trips of 3 months or more). Misuse can cause serious harm and dependence, and is a criminal offence.
GP information & consent
For all Prescription Only Medicines — and particularly controlled drugs — the clinic requires your GP details. In line with healthcare regulations, we will notify your GP when supplying high-risk Prescription Only Medicines such as controlled drugs. You can opt out of this consent, however this may affect the prescriber's decision to prescribe certain medications.
To support our safety checks, we may also request access to your GP medical records. This is an optional consent, however declining may impact the prescriber's ability or decision to prescribe.
Only one controlled-drug medication per basket.
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Active ingredient
Zopiclone
Strength
7.5mg
Form
Film-coated tablets
Pack size
Pack of 14 tablets
How it works
Zopiclone helps you fall asleep faster and reduces night-time waking. The 7.5mg dose is the usual adult dose for short-term use when sleep difficulties are significantly affecting daily life.
How to take
Take one tablet just before bed, only when you can rest for a full 7–8 hours. Treatment is typically short — often no longer than 2–4 weeks, including tapering — to reduce the risk of dependence and tolerance.
Possible side effects
- Bitter or metallic taste
- Daytime drowsiness or 'hangover' effect
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Less commonly: confusion, memory issues, unusual sleep behaviours
Important warnings
- Do not combine with alcohol or other sedating medicines.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel impaired the following day.
- Use with caution in older adults — a lower 3.75mg dose is often more appropriate.
- Not for use in pregnancy, breastfeeding, or severe respiratory conditions.
- Risk of dependence — strictly short-term use, under pharmacist guidance.
Storage
Store below 25°C in the original packaging. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
How this medicine is supplied
Safer supply for high-risk medicines
- Identity verification before any supply is approved.
- GP notification — and, where appropriate, verification with your GP.
- Direct prescriber contact by phone or short video where clinically indicated — not questionnaire only.
- Limited quantities and structured review.
- Signed-for adult delivery only — the patient must be present at the address.
Your prescriber
Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
All Prescription Only Medicines on this page are reviewed and (where appropriate) prescribed by a GPhC-registered Pharmacist Independent Prescriber. You will be told your prescriber's name and GPhC registration number before treatment is supplied.
Lead Prescriber for this clinic: Jane Doe MRPharmS, IP — GPhC Reg. 2000000. Verify on the GPhC pharmacist register.
Important
This information is provided for general guidance only and is not a substitute for professional clinical advice. Treatment is only supplied following a consultation, suitability checks and pharmacist review. If this medicine is not suitable for you, our pharmacist will discuss alternatives.
Always read the patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine. If you have a medical emergency, call 999 immediately.
Suspected side effects can be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme. Reporting helps make medicines safer for everyone.
Last reviewed by our Superintendent Pharmacist: Jane Doe MRPharmS, April 2026.
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