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Buprenorphine Quick Points

The "What", "Who", and "How" of Buprenorphine prescribing.
Cover letter from Todd W. Mandell, M.D., Medical Director Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
As promised, attached is a copy of the Vermont Buprenorphine Guidelines as written with assistance from local and national sources. I hope that you find these guidelines helpful in your provision of services to opiate dependent patients who might benefit from agonist treatment.  For your convenience, we have included links to particular pages on the SAMHSA website for exemption forms as well as a copy of the PATH form that needs to be completed prior to prescribing buprenorphine for patients with Medicaid
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Vermont Buprenorphine Practice Guidelines - August 2003

Table of Contents

 Overview:

Legislation,  waiver requirements,
 patient assessment, induction, stabilization,
detoxification, education and training, funding

Appendix

PATH Buprenophine Work Sheet

Adult ASAM Placement Criteria

SAMHSA Frequently Asked Questions

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