We have a patient who has been prescribed methadone for pain management. What do we need to have in place before we can dispense this prescription?

The College’s Opioid Policy sets out expectations for pharmacists dispensing all opioids, which includes methadone for pain or analgesia. 

Pharmacists should adhere to the most recent clinical practice guidelines and the appropriate standards of practice to ensure best patient outcomes for individuals on opioid therapy. The Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder Practice Topic provides easy access to numerous resources to support pharmacy professionals in safe opioid dispensing.