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Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone)

Suboxone 2 MG / 0.5 MG Sublingual Film

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Dosage & Administration

* Administer SUBOXONE sublingual film as a single daily dose.
* Strongly consider prescribing naloxone at the time SUBOXONE sublingual film is initiated or renewed because patients being treated for opioid use disorder have the potential for relapse, putting them at risk for opioid overdose.
* To avoid precipitating withdrawal, induction with SUBOXONE sublingual film should be undertaken when objective and clear signs of withdrawal are evident and SUBOXONE sublingual film should be administered in divided doses when used as initial treatment.
* For patients dependent on short‐acting opioid products who are in opioid withdrawal; on Day 1, administer up to 8 mg/2 mg SUBOXONE sublingual film (in divided doses). On Day 2, administer up to 16 mg/4 mg of SUBOXONE sublingual film as a single dose.
* For patients dependent on methadone or long‐acting opioid products, induction onto sublingual buprenorphine monotherapy is recommended on Days 1 and 2 of treatment.
* For maintenance treatment, the target dosage of SUBOXONE sublingual film is usually 16 mg/4 mg as a single daily dose.
* Sublingual Administration: Place one film under the tongue, close to the base on the left or right side, and allow to completely dissolve. Buccal Administration: Place one film on the inside of the left or right cheek and allow to completely dissolve.
* SUBOXONE sublingual film must be administered whole. Do not cut, chew, or swallow SUBOXONE sublingual film
* When discontinuing treatment, gradually taper to avoid signs and symptoms of withdrawal.

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Overview

Reduce patient OOP costs for drug (and occasionally for drug administration/infusion costs or drug-related test costs)

Patient benefit

A portion (or all) of patient OOP (deductible, copay), typically up to monthly and/or annual max

Patient eligibility

Patient must enroll or activate (may permit HCPs to enroll on patient’s behalf for HCP-administered drugs)
Generally, must have commercial insurance (rarely, may permit uninsured patients to use)
May never be used with government insurance

How to sign up

Cards may be downloadable digital cards or hard copies
Some pharmacos offer debit cards with pre-loaded copay benefit
Typically, available through multiple channels (e.g., rep to HCP to patient; pharmacy to patient; patient via website, Hub live agent, or copay vendor (live agent or IVR); patient and HCP via Hub enrollment form)
Some HCP-administered product programs permit HCPs to enroll on a patient’s behalf through via Hub form

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Suboxone Patient Education

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2.Open camera

3.Scan QR code with camera

4.Tap link

Suboxone FAQs

How is the dosage of Suboxone ?Suboxone is available in 4 dosages, including 12-3 mg Film, 2-0.5 mg Film, 4-1 mg Film and 8-2 mg Film

What does Suboxone treat?Suboxone treats Heroin Dependence, Opioid-Related Disorders, Pain, Respiration Disorders and Septic Shock

What is Suboxone made of?Suboxone contains buprenorphine / naloxone which is a Opioid Antagonist

How Is Suboxone Administered?Suboxone is administered as a Sublingual

What Are The Suboxone Mechanism Of Action?Suboxone mechanism of action is Opioid Antagonists or Partial Opioid Agonists

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