Supervised Methadone Consumption

At Teddington Pharmacy, we’re committed to delivering safe, confidential, and compassionate care to everyone in our community. Our Supervised Methadone Consumption service ensures that people receiving opioid substitution therapy (OST) have access to structured and professional support throughout their recovery journey. 

Supervised Methadone Consumption is a harm reduction service that involves a pharmacist observing a patient take their prescribed methadone dose on-site. Methadone is a medication used to treat opioid dependence, and supervision ensures that it is taken correctly, safely, and consistently. 

This process prevents the risk of misuse or diversion of medication, supports adherence to treatment plans, and helps patients build stability in their recovery. It’s an important part of many opioid treatment programmes, particularly in the early stages of recovery. 

Supervised consumption provides a number of benefits:

• Ensures safe and accurate dosing.
• Reduces risk of overdose or misuse.
• Promotes treatment adherence and routine.
• Provides access to advice and support from healthcare professionals.
• Supports patients’ transition toward greater independence over time. 

Using our Supervised Methadone Consumption service is simple and straightforward:

• Prescription is sent to us by your prescriber or treatment team.
• You attend the pharmacy daily (or as scheduled) to take your dose.
• A trained pharmacist supervises your consumption on the premises.
• We offer friendly, non-judgemental support and advice whenever needed. 

We are proud to provide this essential NHS service to our local community. If you or a loved one is undergoing opioid substitution therapy, our team is here to help ensure your journey is safer, structured, and supported.