Consumer Protection Releases Implementation Order for Executive Order 7J

Sunday, March 22^nd, 2020 – The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) released an implementation order for Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 7J allowing delivery of methadone to patients who are displaying symptoms of COVID-19.

The order outlines protocols for delivery that will ensure:

• The methadone is secure;
• Appropriate records are kept;
• Exposure is limited; and,
• Patients still receive contact with practitioners via phone and approved telehealth processes.

A copy of the implementation order can be found here.

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Department of Consumer Protection