Pharmacotherapy
We provide a bulk-billed service to individuals needing pharmacotherapy or opioid substitution therapy, such as Methadone, Buprenorphine and Suboxone.
Pharmacotherapy services
Pharmacotherapy (e.g. Methadone, Buprenorphine and Suboxone) can be used as either a short or long-term treatment option for people who are dependent on opioids such as heroin, codeine and prescription pain killers. We work with people at any stage of their drug use, from actively using to those in recovery or in drug treatment. This is all part of our commitment to reduce the potential harm caused by alcohol and drug use.
Contact us today Pharmacotherapy is one treatment option for substance dependence. If you would like to know more about if this treatment is right for you, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Call us on 03 8470 1111 or email pharmacotherapy@yourch.org.au. No referral is required for this service.
Do I need to pay? We provide a bulk-billed (no fee) service to individuals needing pharmacotherapy.
Practitioners Our Pharmacotherapy prescribers are:
- Dr Robyne Klein (MBBS) at our balit wurun health centre
- Dr Ann Marie Diggins (MBchB, FRACGP) at our wulempuri barring health centre (currently not taking new clients)
- Buddika (Bas) Illangakoon (BSN, MAdvN) at our wulempuri barring health centre
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Your risks and responsibilities
Pharmacotherapy treatment helps you recover from opioid drug use. You need to know your responsibilities and any risks so your recovery is a success.
In an emergency
Our pharmacotherapy is not a crisis service. If there is a medical emergency, always call 000 first.
DirectLine is a free, 24/7, confidential service that connects you with alcohol and other drug support in Victoria. Phone 1800 888 236 or visit www.directline.org.au.
PAMS (Pharmacotherapy Advocacy Mediation Support) is a telephone support service that can assist with prescription issues and advocacy. Call 1800 443 844 and leave a clear message with your name, contact number and reason for calling. You can also visit www.hrvic.org.au/pams.
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