Table 3 Restrictions on inpatient buprenorphine and methadone ordering
Medication | Restriction on inpatient ordering* | N (%) |
|---|---|---|
Buprenorphine (n = 22) | No restriction | 10 (45%) |
Restriction based on provider specialty** | 6 (27%) | |
Only if receiving treatment prior to admission | 3 (14%) | |
Only physicians with X-waiver*** | 3 (14%) | |
Pain management only | 1 (5%) | |
Methadone (n = 23) | No restriction | 9 (39%) |
Restriction based on provider specialty** | 10 (43%) | |
Only if receiving treatment prior to admission | 3 (13%) | |
Only physicians with X-waiver*** | 2 (9%) |