Webinar: Buprenorphine depot injection: a step-by-step guide

This webinar has been designed to improve clinicians’ confidence in prescribing long-acting buprenorphine. Experienced prescribers will outline the background and pharmacology of these formulations of buprenorphine as well as the practicalities of prescribing. It will explore issues in prescribing in prisons and primary care and provide some insight into service users experience and outcomes. Initiation talks will incorporate starting from scratch and from methadone, trouble-shooting and how to incorporate psychosocial interventions with buprenorphine LAI treatment. Participants will also learn about staff mix need to provide a service and where Home Office licences are needed. There will be time for discussion and questions. 

 

The webinar is being funded by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and is free to attend’

This event is taking place online only via Zoom. To take part you will need:

• access to a reliable internet connection

• a PC, laptop, tablet or phone

• Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser or Zoom installed on your PC, laptop, tablet or phone.

Please note: It is up to the participant to ensure that they have the correct requirements in place prior to booking the event.

Joining instructions for the event will be sent out the week of the event.