Medication for Incarcerated Patients
CompDrug partners with Franklin County Jail to provide methadone for individuals receiving medication treatment while incarcerated.
Our goal is to help ensure continuity of care and recovery support - even while in custody.
How Methadone Dosing Works in Jail
Patient Reports Methadone Treatment
During jail intake, the individual tells the jail’s medical team they are receiving methadone from a clinic.
Home Clinic Submits Form
The Home Clinic completes the online Guest Dosing Form in its entirety and submits all required information.
CompDrug Coordinates Dosing
CompDrug reviews the request and coordinates with the jail to set up dosing for the individual.
Medication Provided
CompDrug supplies methadone to the jail for the duration of the individual’s incarceration.
Same-Day Delivery Cut-Off Times
Medication orders from home clinic received by 12:00 PM are eligible for same-day delivery.
Medication orders from home clinic received by 1:00 PM are eligible for same-day delivery.
Medication Order Guidelines
To support medication administration within the correctional setting, the jail medical staff has requested the following:
- If a patient is on a methadone build-up or taper schedule, dose changes should occur weekly whenever clinically appropriate.
- All dose change orders should be scheduled to begin on a Thursday.
- The jail medical staff prefers patients to receive one dose daily rather than split dosing whenever possible.
- CompDrug is only able to dispense methadone in whole-number milligram amounts. Please ensure dose orders are written accordingly.
Important Guidelines
To support medication administration within the correctional setting, the jail medical staff has requested the following:
- Maximum guest dosing period: 28 days
- Maximum dose administered: 300 mg* per day
- ROI and signed medication order required.
- Notify CompDrug if services are canceled.
* Doses of 300 mg or greater may require consultation and additional documentation.
Questions?
For questions about jail guest dosing, the process, or the online form, please contact CompDrug.