Table 2

Performance on criteria 1 to 5 measured against the defined standards.

Criteria

Standards

Results

All methadone should be dispensed in a child resistant container when prescribed for home consumption.

100%

100%

All patients prescribed methadone should recall being given information on its safe storage.

100%

28.2%

All patients with methadone at home should store it in a safe locked location in a container with child resistant caps

100%

12.1%

All patients should be aware of the particular risks to children, especially if they have children at home or visiting the home.

100%

47.7%

All patients should be aware of the dangers of methadone use for non-users.

100%

97.7%

Mullin et al. Harm Reduction Journal 2008 5:15   doi:10.1186/1477-7517-5-15