This National Service Plan 2013 (NSP2013) sets out the type and volume of services to be delivered by the Executive in 2013.

P.28. Social inclusion
Methadone Treatment
No. of clients in methadone treatment (outside prisons) (monthly target)
Expected activity 2012- 8,640 Projected outturn 2012- 8,855 Expected activity 2013- 8,650

Substance Misuse
No. of substance misusers (over 18 years) for whom treatment has commenced within one calendar month following assessment.
Expected activity 2012- 1,260 Projected outturn 2012- 1,025 Expected activity 2013- 1,260

Needle Exchange
No. of pharmacies recruited to provide Needle Exchange Programme
Expected activity 2012- 45 in Q1 65 in Q3; Projected outturn 2012- 65; Expected activity 2013- 130
No. of unique individuals attending pharmacy needle exchange: Expected activity 2013 - 200 Q1, 250 Q2, 300 Q3, 400 Q4