Methadone Program

Methadone Exemption

Methadone Exemptions are issued directly to physicians by Health Canada with the support of the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta.

Complete the Health Canada application form.
Mail completed and signed original application to Health Canada at the address on form.
Mail or fax a copy of signed Health Canada application form to:
- Methadone Program
  College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta
  Suite 2700 - 10020 100 Street
  Edmonton AB T5J 0N3
  Fax (780) 420-0651
- Include a letter outlining your practice requirements; evidence of your education and training with methadone, if applicable.
- Attach a letter of referral from the specialist or program who initiated and stabilized the patient(s) on methadone.
The College will review your application and file and prepare a letter of support to Health Canada which the College will send to Health Canada on your behalf – the College will notify you when this occurs.
You may begin prescribing methadone only upon receipt of formal approval from Health Canada.

Provide letter to:

Methadone Program
College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta
Suite 2700 - 10020 100 Street
Edmonton AB T5J 0N3
Fax (780) 420-0651

In the letter outline the name of the patient to add or delete.
To add patients, attach a copy of a letter from the physician supporting your methadone prescribing for each.

1-800-561-3899 ext. 4944 (Alberta only)