Supervised consumption is for patients prescribed medication as part of a treatment programme for opioid dependence or substance misuse recovery. The service is usually arranged through your GP, prescriber or a specialist drug treatment service, and is available if you:
Supervised consumption means a pharmacist observes you taking your prescribed medication in the pharmacy, making sure the correct dose is taken safely and as prescribed. In the UK it is most often used for opioid substitution therapy (OST) with:
These medicines help people reduce or stop using illicit opioids and support long-term recovery, as part of a plan agreed between you, your prescriber and local treatment services.
Where appropriate, our pharmacists can also signpost you to drug and alcohol support services, mental health services, stop smoking programmes and general health advice.
Allied Pharmacies provides this service in a professional, respectful and confidential environment, with experienced pharmacists and integrated care alongside local treatment providers. Use the postcode search above to find your nearest participating pharmacy.
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