Services Database Observed Consumption (Rochdale and Oldham Areas)
Service ID
60943
Description
2. Aims
It is expected that dispensing and supervised consumption of OST will ensure compliance with the agreed treatment plan by:
• Dispensing prescribed medication in specified instalments.
• Ensuring each supervised dose is correctly administered for the client for whom it was intended (doses may be dispensed for the client to take away to cover the days the Contractor is closed) in accordance with the prescription
• Ensure each supervised dose is correctly consumed by the client for whom it was intended
• Providing clients with regular contact with a healthcare professional (pharmacist)
• Monitoring the client’s response to prescribed treatment for example if there are signs of overdose, especially at times when doses are changed.
Location of service
Greater Manchester LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
Supervised administration
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
