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.
Find a Treatment Center
Use the SAMHSA Treatment Locator to find an opioid treatment program (OTP) near your destination.
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.
Submit Your Travel Dosing Form
Once you have identified a clinic that will accept you, complete and submit the required Travel Dosing Form.
Confirm Before You Travel
Care Coordinators will make a reasonable attempt to confirm your arrangements are complete before your travel.
You are responsible for confirming your arrangements are complete before you travel.
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?
When You Return to CompDrug
When you return from your trip and come back to CompDrug for your medication, Nursing will contact the destination clinic to confirm there was no gap in care during your time away.
If there was a gap in care, additional steps may be required before you can be medicated.
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