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Opioid Detoxification Licence - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will need to apply for this licence if you intend to operate a private centre offering opioid detoxification services to patients using opioid antagonists. Opioid detoxification centres provide rapid detoxification, which is the process of accelerating withdrawal from heroin (or other opioids) by the administration of an opioid antagonist.

This licence is needed for the provision of both:

  • methadone
  • buprenorphine.

Please be aware that hospitals do not need this licence.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence you must be an individual or a private organisation.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All You do not need to pay any fees.

Act(s) name

Public Health Act 1997 Australian Capital Territory

Application process

Apply

You need to submit a completed and signed application form providing:

  • details about your intended opioid detoxification clinic
  • details about the premises that you intend to operate your clinic from
  • a detailed sketch plan showing the layout of all fixtures, fittings, appliances and any other equipment to be installed on the premises.

Administering agency

Health Directorate

Health Protection Service

Contact details

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