Stop Methadone Procedure ; Viewpoint

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FOLLOWING the inquest into the death of Jasmin Melia, why is it that methadone is allowed to be taken home? What criteria do drug users have to fit into in order to be able to have such a lethal drug given out to them from the chemist? I thought methadone should be administered at the chemist to ensure it had been taken properly and also not to be able to harm others. Surely this procedure should be stopped.

J Butterfield, Grimsby. A local pharmacist said: "It is at the discretion of the prescriber and not at the discretion of the pharmacy, which will follow the directions of the prescriber.

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