Safe, supported consumption of your high-risk medication
Some medicines carry real risks if not taken exactly as prescribed. Our CPPE-accredited pharmacists support you to take your medication safely, with someone experienced on hand, so the risk stays out of the equation.
- Free, covered by the NHS
- Private consultation rooms available
- No appointment needed, call or pop in
- Ongoing support, not just a single visit
- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Suboxone
- Naloxone & buprenorphine combination
Every visit is supported by a CPPE-accredited pharmacist in a private setting, so you're never just handed your dose and sent on your way.
What is Supervised Consumption?
It happens to almost everyone eventually
When you’re prescribed a high-risk medication, the first thing that often comes to mind is the risk itself. Getting the dosage and timing right matters, and following the right instructions takes some of the strain out of it.
With supervised consumption, one of our pharmacists is on hand while you take your medication, to help make sure the correct dose is taken safely and the right precautions are followed. It takes the worry out of the equation, so you can focus on your treatment.
Who is the service for?
Anyone prescribed a high-risk medicine needing supervision
This service supports patients who have been prescribed certain medicines as part of an agreed treatment plan, typically arranged with their GP or a drug treatment service.
Prescribed a high-risk medicine
Including methadone, buprenorphine, suboxone, or a naloxone and buprenorphine combination.
Referred by your GP or treatment service
Your GP or drug treatment team can refer you directly, as part of your agreed care plan.
Wanting extra reassurance
Anyone who'd simply feel more confident taking their medication with support on hand.
How it works
Three steps towards safe, supported consumption
Reach out to us
Get referred by your GP, or simply pop in or call us. We can support you in no time.
Take your dose with us
Our pharmacist reviews your history and monitors your high-risk medicine consumption at our pharmacy.
Ask for ongoing advice
Receive continued support from your pharmacist for any health questions, even beyond your supervised dose.
What you can expect
A service built around trust
Professional
Expert support and advice from a medical professional, every visit.
Private
Consultation rooms available so you can receive advice privately.
Prompt
No need for an appointment. Just call or pop in for support.
Free
This service is covered by the NHS, so there's no charge to you.
Why choose Pierremont Pharmacy?
Support that's local, discreet and consistent
Trusted local team
Serving Broadstairs and the wider Thanet community with trusted pharmacy services.
Regulated & accredited
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, with CPPE-accredited pharmacists.
Same face, every visit
Familiar support helps build trust and confidence.
Joined-up care
We can liaise with your GP or treatment service as part of your agreed plan.
Frequently asked questions
Want to know more?
These are medicines that carry a greater risk of serious harm if not taken exactly as prescribed, including certain opioid substitution treatments such as methadone, buprenorphine, Suboxone, and naloxone-buprenorphine combinations.
Yes. Supervised consumption is covered by the NHS, so there’s no cost to you for this service.
Yes. We have private consultation rooms available, so your visit can be handled discreetly and away from the main pharmacy counter.
Medicines commonly supervised through this service include methadone, buprenorphine, Suboxone, and the naloxone-buprenorphine combination, typically prescribed as part of an agreed treatment plan with your GP or a drug treatment service.