Buprineorpine Injection???

[robertsonjon]

The one from Indivior (makers of Suboxone) will be a monthly injection, not stored in our offices, but kept at the pharmacy. The details aren't worked out yet, but I think it's supposed to be either dispensed by the pharmacy for a pt to return to the office with, or the pharmacy injects it.

[mattkeene]

There are 3 different depots in the pipeline by Indivior, Braeburn, and BDSI. Indivior will be first to market. BDSI likely will have a more convenient delivery system but may be last to market. The biggest barrier I see (besides cost and patient willingness) is what hassle will be needed to keep a controlled depot substance on site in an outpatient environment.

[MChaplin]

from what I read it will be available as a weekly injection and a monthly- I will try to locate the reference- it sounds like a great idea to me!

[entjwb]

It might but I would use in patients I am concerned about. Might be good for use in court ordered cases. If they were clean and life has changed in positive way for 6-12 months they might be stimulated to continue to desire a changed life. If there were a concern about diversion.

[Bruni]

Yes. I heard about it. It makes much more sense than a six month implant, but likely to cost more than the monthly prescription of Suboxone SLF.

[drpasser]

No
But that would be great!