New B.C. research on methadone “take-home” dosing reaffirms better outcomes

published on September 9, 2026 in CBC News BC - The Early Edition

A new B.C. study is looking at one approach to opioid treatment that allows some patients to take their daily methadone at home, rather than under supervision at a pharmacy. Study co-author Dr. Paxton Bach says the findings suggest the province’s approach to methadone access is costly and unnecessarily restrictive. [Video] View the full article