Section 990. Take-home medication

A. Prior to dispensing regularly scheduled take-home medication, the provider shall ensure the individual demonstrates a level of current lifestyle stability as evidenced by the following:

1. Regular clinic attendance, including dosing and participation in counseling or group sessions;

2. Absence of recent alcohol abuse and illicit drug use;

3. Absence of significant behavior problems;

4. Absence of recent criminal activities, charges, or convictions;

5. Stability of the individual's home environment and social relationships;

6. Length of time in treatment;

7. Ability to assure take-home medications are safely stored; and

8. Demonstrated rehabilitative benefits of take-home medications outweigh the risks of possible diversion.

B. The provider shall educate the individual on the safe transportation and storage of take-home medication.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 18, Issue 18, eff. September 19, 2002; amended, Virginia Register Volume 28, Issue 05, eff. December 7, 2011.

Statutory Authority

§ 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.