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. 2008 Apr 30;5:15. doi: 10.1186/1477-7517-5-15

Table 2.

Performance on criteria 1 to 5 measured against the defined standards.

Criteria Standards Results
All methadone should be dispensed in a child resistant container when prescribed for home consumption. 100% 100%
All patients prescribed methadone should recall being given information on its safe storage. 100% 28.2%
All patients with methadone at home should store it in a safe locked location in a container with child resistant caps 100% 12.1%
All patients should be aware of the particular risks to children, especially if they have children at home or visiting the home. 100% 47.7%
All patients should be aware of the dangers of methadone use for non-users. 100% 97.7%