Opioid dependence
NICE Guidance
TA114 Methadone and buprenorphine for the management of opioid dependence, January 2007
May be prescribed in hospital for inpatients as continuation of therapy started by a supportive care maintenance programme in the community.
May be prescribed for inpatients with opioid addiction and acute pain who are not on a maintenance programme to prevent opioid withdrawal if it enables the patient to receive treatment. Advice MUST be sought from the pain management team - see guidance below.
NOT to be supplied on discharge
Local Guidance
See here for MTW Acute pain and substance misuse guidance
Methadone is prescribed for opioid dependence through substance abuse services
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 ml | |
| 100 ml | £0.97 |
| 2500 ml | |
| 30 ml | |
| 50 ml | |
| 500 ml | £4.85 |