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PL CMO (2001)2: Instalment prescribing of Buprenorphine for the treatment of drug addiction

  • Document type:
    Professional Letter - Chief Medical Officer
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    12 March 2001
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    2001
  • Series number:
    PL CMO (2001)2
  • Pages:
    3
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown copyright

This letter informs of the change from 1st April 2001 which will allow buprenorphine to be prescribed and dispensed by instalments for the treatment of drug addiction

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