Services Database Observed Supervised Administration of Methadone and Buprenorphine in Community Pharmacy (Manchester Area)
Service ID
28217
Description
To provide supervised consumption of medication prescribed for opiate substitution to service users in Rise community based drug treatment programmes, ensuring that prescribed specialist medication is consumed under professional supervision and that the appropriate information is recorded.
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.
