County approves consultant pharmacist for opioid treatment program after audit finding

Sep 24, 2026

Following an audit finding, the board approved a consultant pharmacist services agreement for the opioid treatment program to address a deficiency in MAT oversight; the annual cost was described as not to exceed $800.

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The board approved a consultant pharmacist services agreement for the county opioid treatment program (OTP) beginning Sept. 1, 2026, after officials said an audit identified the program lacked a dedicated consultant pharmacist for the medication‑assisted treatment portion of services. The agreement is coordinated through Prime Care with compensation described during the meeting as not to exceed $800 per year.

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