Overview
The CPSA Methadone Program is designed to support physicians in providing safe, accessible, effective and consistent clinical care to patients who may benefit from treatment with methadone. There are two aspects to the program: Dependence and Analgesia.
The Methadone Program, and related information, will be relevant to physicians who practice addiction medicine, treat patients with chronic pain, look after patients in a palliative care setting, and/or treat patients admitted to hospital who are already on methadone.
The CPSA administers the methadone exemption process for Alberta physicians. The College also created the Standards and Guidelines for Methadone Maintenance Treatment in Alberta and coordinates the delivery of an introductory workshop regarding this subject.
Contact
Clarence Weppler, Manager, Physician Prescribing Practices
780-969-4946 or 1-800-561-3899 ext. 4946 ( in Alberta)
Clarence.Weppler@cpsa.ab.ca