Services Database Observed Supervised Administration of Methadone and Buprenorphine in Community Pharmacy (Manchester Area)
Service ID
28217
Description
Aims
a. The aim of the provision of OSA in community pharmacy is to:
- Provide OSA opiate substitution therapy to citizens engaged in the integrated drug and alcohol service to ensure those individuals accessing prescribed specialist medication do so under professional supervision and that appropriate information is recorded.
- Offer citizens a non-judgemental client focussed, confidential service in managing their substance misuse or recovery journey
- To maximise the benefit citizens will receive by signposting to other services for advice and lifestyle support
- Prevent/reduce diversion of prescribed medicines onto the illicit drugs market
- Reduce/eliminate accidental exposure to the dispensed medicines
- Prevent the overuse or underuse of medicines
- To reduce the number of drug-related deaths caused by opioid overdose by increasing awareness of symptoms of opioid overdose, how to respond in an emergency and promoting harm minimisation.
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
Rise Manchester
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
All Pharmacists delivering the service will need to demonstrate that they have completed the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) current distance learning pack “Substance Use and Misuse”.
Comments
This service is available in the Manchester area only.
