title: [Distribution of methadone by pharmacies--the Hamburg method].
abstract: This article presents the results of a study in Hamburg about the dispensation of methadone in pharmacies. Experience in Hamburg (since 1988) shows that this "Pharmacy-model" is not only flexible, but also user-friendly. Furthermore the fear that methadone-patients would steal, use violence or harass not only the pharmacist but also other customers proved to be wrong. These experiences call for a reform of the drug-laws permitting the dispensation of methadone in pharmacies in Germany, as it is already practice in some other European countries.
authors.affiliation: Universität Hamburg.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kalke
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D008691:Methadone / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010594:Pharmacies; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D008691:Methadone