Services Database Opioid Substitution (Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) Area)
Service ID
16541
Description
The aim of the service is to provide supervised self-administration of methadone mixture and buprenorphine by patients referred from identified general practitioners as part of the programme for the management of patients with heroin dependence, at the point of dispensing in the pharmacy, ensuring that the dose has been administered to the patient.
Location of service
Avon LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
Supervised administration
Other organisations involved
Bath & North East Somerset Council, Bath & North East Somerset Drug and Alcohol Team (B&NES DAAT)
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
Attendance at one B&NES DAAT training session per year is required.
Comments
This service is available in the Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) area only.
