The GPhC are reviewing the extemporaneous preparation of methadone. Pharmacists are required to supply a licensed medicine, where one exist in preference to an unlicensed one. An exemption currently exists for methadone. The information received will inform the development of standards for pharmacy owners and superintendents.
Pharmacy Voice is gathering evidence to inform their consultation response.
If you dispense Methadone extemporaneously please could you send me brief details of the reason(s) why you do this, the procedures you follow plus any identified risks or disadvantages.
Consultation is available at
http://www.pharmacyregulation.org/getinvolved/consultations/currentconsultations/methodonecallforevidence/index.aspx
Please send details and case studies promptly to Margaret Peycke m.peycke@npa.co.uk or phone 01727 858687 ext 3376.