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
MTW Acute pain and substance misuse guidance, April 2016
Methadone is prescribed for opioid dependence through substance abuse services
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 ml | |
| 100 ml | £1.22 |
| 2500 ml | |
| 30 ml | |
| 50 ml | |
| 500 ml | £6.10 |