Slow Release Oral Morphine (SROM) Maintenance Treatment: Protocols and Patient Counselling

This course focuses on Slow Release Oral Morphine (SROM) as an OAT option, providing pharmacists with the tools to manage SROM treatment protocols safely.

Learn the requirements for dispensing SROM, including proper prescription handling, patient assessment, and compliance with CPBC’s policy standards. Emphasis is placed on counseling to address patient-specific needs and improve treatment outcomes.

Key Learning Points

• Protocols for handling SROM prescriptions with CPP forms and maintaining an accurate accountability log.
  Steps for patient assessment to prevent adverse reactions and monitor for compliance with dosing.
  Best practices for dispensing SROM capsules, including patient instructions for witnessed ingestion and safe storage.
  Managing take-home doses (carries) with child-resistant packaging and clear warnings.
  Effective patient counseling strategies for taking SROM safely, including storage tips and precautions against misuse.