Services Database Supervised Self-Administration of Methadone, Buprenorphine and Suboxone for the treatment of Drug Misuse
Service ID
43897
Description
This service will require the pharmacist to supervise the whole process of supervised self-administration of methadone, buprenorphine or Suboxone at the point of dispensing in the pharmacy, ensuring that the dose has been self-administered by the client.
Location of service
Tees 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
Participating community pharmacy providers must ensure that as a minimum, the nominated governance lead pharmacist has completed the current CPPE Distance Learning Pack for Substance Misuse. All staff must attend local scheme implementation and update training. It is the responsibility of the nominated governance lead pharmacist to be assured that all staff (including support staff and locum pharmacists) are adequately trained to meet the requirements of the service at all times.
