Substance Use Service Guidance Document
Substance Use Service Guidance Document 2026-27
The above document provides information and support for community pharmacies contracted to provide services in line with the appropriate NHSG Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for supporting people with problematic substance use prescribed opioid replacement therapy (ORT). It has sections to help assess patient progress, complete necessary documentation and safely assess, dispense and supervise associated medication. It aims to support community pharmacies to fulfil their role as part of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the care of people who use substances.
Naloxone
- Guidance For Services In Grampian To Supply Naloxone To People At Risk of Opioid Overdose, Significant Others and Services In Contact With Those at Risk (V3): click here.
- Naloxone Suppliers in Grampian: click here.
- SDF Overdose and Naloxone Training: click here.
- SDF Online Learning: click here. This webpage contains many freely accessible training modules for people looking to develop their knowledge further.
- Link to NEO360 Data Recording System: click here.
- Grampian Hinet Take Home Naloxone Home Page: click here. Includes all documents such as the Grampian guidance for services supplying naloxone, key information sheet to help identify eligible people and prompt discussion and recording form. NB: If pharmacies are in the position to enter directly into neo360 whilst the person is there, they do not need to complete the form in addition.
- Naloxone Data Entry on Neo360 – Quick User Guide: click here.
- Naloxone Neo360 Set Up Form – New Services and Changes (Nov23) – click here.
Injecting Equipment Provision Sites
To view a list of all Injecting Equipment Provision Sites. Please click here.
Occupational Exposure to BBVs: Please click here.
Substance Use Service Key Contacts
Team email address: gram.smspharmacists@nhs.scot
| Contact Name | Role |
| Lucy Skea | Lead Pharmacist-NHS Grampian |
| Bethany Potter | Specialist Pharmacist- Aberdeen City |
| Jill Carnegie | Specialist Pharmacist- Aberdeen City |
| Alana Gibbs | Specialist Pharmacist- Aberdeenshire |
| Andrew McKechnie | Specialist Pharmacist- Aberdeenshire |
| Eleanor Green | Specialist Pharmacist- Aberdeenshire |
| Euan Whittingham | Specialist Pharmacist- Aberdeenshire |
| Kirsty Regan | Specialist Pharmacist- Moray |
Training Event Recordings
Naloxone Training for Community Pharmacy Staff – August 2025
- To view the presentation: click here.
- To view the Naloxone CP Services flow chart: click here.
Practicalities of Delivering IEP in Grampian – February 2025
- To view the presentation: click here.
- To view the recording: click here.
Injecting Equipment Provision – February 2024
- To view the presentation: click here.
- To view the recording: click here.
Opioid Overdose and Naloxone – June 2021
To view the recording: click here.
