From: Safe storage of methadone in the home - an audit of the effectiveness of safety information giving
Criteria | Standards | Results |
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All patients who take home methadone should have it dispensed in a child resistant container | 100% | 31% |
All patients who take home methadone should have it dispensed in a child resistant container | 100% | 100 % |
All patients prescribed methadone for home consumption should have an accurate measuring device available | 100% | 62.5% |
All patients who have methadone at home should store it in a child resistant container within a safe locked location. | 100% | 2.5% |
All patients where children may have access to methadone should be aware of the particular risks to children. | 100% | 93.6% |
All patients prescribed methadone should be aware of the risks of accidental overdose | 100% | 82% |