Long-acting injectable buprenorphine (LAIB) is recommended for opioid dependence, due to an improved safety profile, simpler regimen and greater convenience and accessibility for patients with pharmacist administration of LAIB. This session will explore how to operate and set up this service, ensuring appropriate links are built with relevant prescribers of opioid treatment. We will also discuss appropriate communication methods with patients who are opioid dependant as well as providing a hand's on practical administration workshop, stepping through any differences between the available products.
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain how to set up and operate an LAIB administration service.
2. Describe appropriate communication methods with people who are opioid dependent
3. Discuss correct administration technique of LAIB
Competency Standards (2016): 1.3, 2.3, 3.2
