Services Database Supervised consumption of self-administered diversional opioids (methadone and buprenorphine) and naltrexone (Plymouth City Area)
Service ID
18521
Description
This service aims to ensure that methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone is taken in accordance with the prescriber's instructions and thus prevent medication misuse and diversion to the illicit market.
Location of service
Devon 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
Training
The lead pharmacist and all regular pharmacists involved in the provision of the service must completed the CPPE distance learning pack “Substance Use and Misuse” (August 2006) or “Opiate treatment: Supporting pharmacists for improved patient care” (pre-August 2006) and have completed the relevant local training (Part One Pharmacy Course).
All pharmacy staff involved in the provision of the service should also have attended the relevant local training.
Comments
This service is available in the Plymouth City area only
