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

Northamptonshire & Milton Keynes 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

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.