Methadone Concentrate 10 MG/ML (Intensol)

Methadone Concentrate 10 MG/ML (Intensol)

Advisories: REFER TO PHARMACY PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR METHADONE MAINTENANCE, DETOX & LICENSING METHADONE LICENSE NOT NEEDED IF PRESCRIBED FOR PAIN (ONGOING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED) INITIATION OF PAIN MANAGEMENT THERAPY RESTRICTED TO MEDICAL REFERRAL CENTERS (MRC’S ) ONLY PATIENTS ARRIVING AT AN INSTITUTION ON METHADONE FOR PAIN, FROM OTHER THAN A BOP MEDICAL CENTER, SHOULD CONSIDER CONVERTING TO AN
EQUIANALGESIC DOSE OF ANOTHER FORMULARY OPIATE ORDER MAY NOT EXCEED 3 DAYS, EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY PHARMACY PROGRAM STATEMENT TABLETS MUST BE CRUSHED AND MIXED WITH WATER AT TIME OF ADMINISTRATION IMMEDIATE RELEASE, NON-ENTERIC COATED, ORAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ARE TO BE CRUSHED PRIOR TO ADMINISTRATION IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CAPSULES SHOULD BE PULLED APART AND ADMINISTERED IN POWDER FORM Total daily dose for the
treatment of neuropathic pain should not exceed 20mg/day MLP Requires Cosign

Dr. M Blatstein

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