Florida Laws

Requirements for Licensure and Operations of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Question:

Does law address if an OTP is permitted take home dosages of medication?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    1. Take-home doses of methadone are permitted only for individuals participating in a methadone medication-assisted treatment program. Requests for take-home doses greater than the amount allowed, as stipulated in paragraph (5)(h) of this rule, must be entered into the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration/Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (SAMHSA/CSAT) Opioid Treatment Program Extranet for federal and state approval. The following must be indicated on the exception request: see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (d) Each licensed provider adopts written protocols which provide for supervision of the physician assistant, registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse by a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 458 or chapter 459 and for the procedures by which patients’ medications may be delivered by the physician assistant, registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse. Such protocols shall be signed by the supervising physician and either the administering registered nurse, the advanced practice registered nurse, or the licensed practical nurse. see full law