Changes to methadone formula coming Feb. 1, 2014

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Beginning February 1, 2014, the current methadone formula dispensed by pharmacists will change. British Columbia will transition to a new methadone formula, called Methadose, which provides a safer, more consistent treatment for patients, but with ten times the strength of the current formula.

The full information bulletin is available here.

Methadone public awareness posters are available for download:

Posters for patients:

11x17
8.5x11
3x3 

BCCDC posters for health professionals and patients:

8.5x11
11x8.5 - Less Juice
11x8.5 - Less is More

Jan 15, 2014