Services Database Supervised Administration of Methadone by Community Pharmacists (Stockport Area)
Service ID
61069
Description
Pharmacists will supervise clients who have been prescribed methadone to ensure it is self-administered as prescribed.
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
Pennine Care Drug and Alcohol Service & Mosaic.
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
Pharmacists recruited to the scheme will receive a visit from the scheme administrator which will cover the operation of the service.
Pharmacists will be expected to maintain their competencies and undertake their own self-accredited training as appropriate.
Comments
This service is available in the Stockport area only.
