As a pharmacist for HCMC and Hennepin emergency services, Holly Drone has seen a lot. But when Drone described the pain of opiate withdrawal on patients, she turned to her clients’ and co-workers’ ...

Buprenorphine (as HCl) 2mg, 8mg; sublingual tabs. Dissolve under tongue; do not swallow tabs. Avoid food or drinks until tab dissolves. Rinse teeth/gums with water after tab dissolves, and swallow ...

The DEA and HHS have postponed the implementation of the final rule on telemedicine prescribing of buprenorphine to Dec. 31. The rule was initially set to take effect on Feb. 18.

For patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), evidence supports continuation of buprenorphine during episodes of acute pain, but overall evidence for pain outcomes in these patients is low ...

The researchers analyzed approximately 229,000 first-time buprenorphine prescriptions issued in the United States between 2020 and 2022, with nearly 10% of these initiated via telehealth.