Bank Holiday Leaflet For Patients on Methadone and Subutex

Two leaflets have been produced to help inform patients who pick up regular instalments of methadone and Subutex of your opening hours over the May 2026 Bank Holiday periods.

Methadone Collection Over Holiday Periods – May Day 2026

Methadone Collection Over Holiday Periods – Late May 2026

CPPSG Launches New Bank Holiday Resources

The Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group (CPPSG) has released two resources aimed at supporting community pharmacy teams with Opioid Treatment Programmes:

• Bank Holiday checklist – to aid pharmacy teams delivering opioid treatment programmes before, during and after Bank Holidays. 
• “Focus on Methadone” video resource – designed for pharmacy professionals. The video provides practical hints and tips to support the safe supply of methadone through an opioid treatment programme.