Medication Services
While Traveling

If you need to travel away from Columbus, we can help you continue your treatment safely and responsibly near your destination.

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Planning a Trip? Please submit Travel Dosing requests at least 5 business days before your trip whenever possible. Destination clinics set their own requirements and may require additional notice.

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Step 1

Find a Treatment Center

Use the SAMHSA Treatment Locator to find an opioid treatment program (OTP) near your destination.

Step 2

Contact the Destination Clinic

Contact the clinic directly to confirm they accept guest dosers.

Ask about their requirements and how much advance notice they need.

Step 3

Submit Your Travel Dosing Form

Once you have identified a clinic that will accept you, complete and submit the required Travel Dosing Form.

Step 4

Confirm Before You Travel

Within 48–72 hours of your trip, contact the destination clinic to confirm your guest dosing arrangements are complete.

Find a Clinic Near Your Destination

Before submitting your Travel Dosing Form, use the SAMHSA Treatment Locator to find an opioid treatment program (OTP) near your destination.

Questions to ask the clinic:

  • Do you accept guest dosing patients?
  • Can you accept me for my travel dates?
  • How much advance notice do you require?
  • Are there any fees for guest dosing?

Travel Dosing Eligibility & Expectations

Travel Dosing must be approved by CompDrug, your Home Clinic, and is at the discretion of the Destination Clinic.

Before Travel Dosing is Arranged

CompDrug must determine that Travel Dosing is appropriate for you. This includes considering whether you:

  • Are in good standing with CompDrug
  • Have completed the induction phase of treatment
  • Are on a stable medication dose
  • Your medical and behavioral health needs are stable enough for travel

Your Responsibilities While Travel Dosing

Once Travel Dosing is arranged, you are responsible for following the Destination Clinic's requirements and being prepared for your visit.

  • Bring identification required by the Destination Clinic
  • Be prepared to pay any required guest dosing fees
  • Follow the Destination Clinic's rules, medicating hours and instructions
Travel Dosing must be approved and coordinated in advance. Each Destination Clinic may have additional requirements that must also be followed.