Services Database Out of Hours – Provision of Opiate Substitution (Bristol Area)
Service ID
16565
Description
The aim of this service is to provide emergency back up for amendments or re-issuing of established prescriptions for opioid substitution treatment.
This service is available for patients who are currently being prescribed by a Bristol GP or the Bristol Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service, and where evidence shows that they have not missed more than two consecutive doses.
Hours of operation
- Monday – Friday: 6.30 pm till 8.00 am
- Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: 0.00 pm till 12.00 pm
Location of service
Avon LPC
Commissioner
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Service type
Out of hours (access to medicines)
Other organisations involved
OOH GP service
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
There is no training required for this service.
Comments
This service is available in the Bristol area only.
