Camden Supervised Self-Administration (SSA)

The local authority is currently reviewing the locally commissioned services and as a result, the current specifications for the LCS period of 1 April 2024- 31 March 2025 will roll over to cover the first quarter of the new financial year, being from 1 April 2025 to 31 June 2025.

Supervised Self-Administration (pharmacy-delivered)

This locally commissioned service (LCS) entails  the supervision of the self-administration of opiate substitute treament (prescribed medicines) (methadone or buprenorphine) at the point of dispensing as outlined in the service specification.

Eligibility: referrals made by Change Grow Live (Camden’s Integrated Drug and Alcohol Service provider), adult injecting drug users whose stated age is 18 years or over

Documents available to download here:

  • LCS Specification Supervised Self Administration (SSA) of Methadone/Buprenorphine

For queries, contact the Camden Public Health Team.