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
Methadone is prescribed for opioid dependence through substance abuse services
Pack | Price |
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1 ml | |
100 ml | £1.16 |
2500 ml | |
30 ml | |
50 ml | |
500 ml | £5.80 |