Pennsylvania 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 1 section of law
Citation:
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    (b)  A narcotic treatment program may employ narcotic treatment physicians to assist the medical director. A narcotic treatment physician's responsibilities include:(1)  Performing a medical history and physical exam.(2)  Determining diagnosis and determining narcotic dependence.(3)  Reviewing treatment plans.(4)  Determining dosage and all changes in doses.(5)  Ordering take-home privileges.(6)  Discussing cases with the treatment team.(7)  Issuing verbal orders pertaining to patient care.(8)  Assessing coexisting medical and psychiatric disorders.(9)  Treating or making appropriate referrals for treatment of these disorders. see full law