Services Database Supervised Consumption Service (Newcastle Area)
Service ID
108873
Description
Pharmacies participating in the Council’s supervised consumption scheme will directly supervise the consumption of methadone or buprenorphine as directed by an NHS prescription.
Location of service
North of Tyne 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
All Pharmacists or Registered Technicians within the supervised consumption scheme should have completed or have plans to complete within 2 months, Substance Use and Misuse training through the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE).
Comments
This service is available in the Newcastle area only.
