MP8 Policy for in-patient and out of hours management of adult drug misusers
Category
Medicine management
Code
MP8
Issue No
6
Target Audience
All clinical staff and all staff working in inpatient areas
Purpose
This policy is intended to ensure that:
Double prescribing of medication does not occur
Good clinical practice is followed for patients with drug misuse problems
Origin
Lead executive
Medical Director
Author and contact number
Clinical Director, Drug and Alcohol Services
01270 656301
Policy dates & history
Implementation Date
18 June 2015
Approval Meeting
Medicines Management Group (MMG)