Buprenorphine/Naloxone Maintenance Treatment: Guidelines and Best Practices

This course offers an in-depth exploration of Buprenorphine/Naloxone guidelines for opioid agonist treatment (OAT), equipping pharmacists with the knowledge to provide safe, compliant care.

Covering everything from prescription acceptance to patient safety protocols, this training ensures you’re fully prepared to manage Buprenorphine/Naloxone treatment in accordance with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia’s (CPBC) guidelines.

Key Learning Points

• Proper use of Controlled Prescription Program (CPP) forms, including faxing and verbal prescription protocols.
• Steps for patient assessment prior to releasing prescriptions to ensure safe and appropriate care.
• Co-prescription management when mood-altering drugs or other opioids are prescribed alongside Buprenorphine/Naloxone.
• Procedures for documenting and notifying prescribers about missed doses or compliance issues.
• Counseling techniques for educating patients on proper administration, such as sublingual use.