Drugs of Dependence
- Green Book Directory of AOD and Mental Health Services
- Schedule 8 Medicines Prescribing Code
- Community pharmacotherapy program with methadone/Suboxone
- Community Pharmacotherapy Program
- Referral to DAWN home alcohol detox service
Prescribing drugs of dependence in general practice Part A
Prescribing drugs of dependence in general practice Part B
Practice policy for drugs of dependence
Clinical Advisory Service (CAS)
The Clinical Advisory Services operates a 24/7 phone service for health professionals providing clinical advice on all issues relating to patient management involving alcohol and drug use. CAS is staffed by experienced CPP staff and medical practitioners from Next Step Drug & Alcohol Services.
CAS Contact Details
Phone: 9442 5042
Freecall: 1800 688 847
Schedule 8 prescriber information service: 9222 4424
Health Department of WA Medicines and Poisons Regulations Branch: 9222 6883
Authority to prescribe S8 drugs, information no notification
Information on patients who are being prescribed S8s and information about queries by other GPs on that patient
Prescription Shopping Information Service: 1800 631 181
Information about use of PBS subsidised drugs for patients who meet the criteria for high use of PBS medicines from multiple providers
Parent and Family Drug Support Line: 9442 5050
For general public specifically to help parents
Confidential counselling, information and referral service
Can link with volunteer parents who can offer support
Alcohol and Drug Support Line: 9442 5000
For general public and health professionals
Confidential counselling, information and referral service