Renewal of GPs licences to prescribe Methadone

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A decision made (08.12.06) to renew GP's licences to prescribe Methadone.

Subject:	Methadone prescription – Renewal of General Practitioner Licences to prescribe Methadone until 31st December 2007
Decision Reference:	MH-HSS-2006-0060	Exempt clause(s):			-
Type of Report: (oral (O) or written (W))	Written
Telephone or email meeting?	-	Person giving report (if oral):			-
Written Report title:	Misuse of Drugs (Jersey) 1979 – Methadone Licences
Name of Author:	Dr Rosemary Geller
Date of Report:	1st December 2006			Report File ref:
Decision(s): The general practitioners listed below have applied for renewal of their Licences to prescribe Methadone for a further year: Dr Michael Marks Dr David Bailey Dr Gordon Callander Dr Nigel Minihane Dr Amanda Johnson Dr Mark Earley The Minister for Health has approved the issue of the licences. The conditions to be attached to the licence are: 1. The Licence is not transferable 2. It only applies to named and notified drug addicts 3. The Licence is for a limited period to 31st December 2007 4. That full records of the controlled drugs prescribed will be kept, and if necessary, made available to the Medical Officer of Health or her Deputy.
Reason(s) for decision: The current licences expire on 31st December 2006.
Action required: Notification of approval to Dr Rosemary Geller, Medical Officer of Health and to inform approved General Practitioners accordingly.
Signature: Signed by Senator S Syvret			Date of Decision: 8 December 2006