Services Database Supervised Consumption (Northamptonshire Area)
Service ID
28291
Description
Pharmacists involved in this service will be expected to:
- provide harm reduction advice, information and support to any CRI client or client referred by CRI;
- signpost clients to available local services covering drug services and general health needs; and
- supervise the consumption of prescribed treatments for substance misuse as specified on the prescription.
Location of service
Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire 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
Decommissioned
Training
Pharmacists must complete the CPPE course “Substance use & misuse 2011” to be able to offer the service.
Comments
This service is available in the Northamptonshire area only.
