How does the Suboxone program work?

Suboxone is an effective medication for opioid addiction that does not require daily or weekly visits to a clinic. Suboxone blocks the effects of other opioids. This eliminates cravings and prevents withdrawal symptoms such as pain and nausea. Patients can be maintained on Suboxone or go through detoxification.

Are Suboxone clinics profitable?

While some physicians accept insurance the majority only accept cash. Therefore, the revenue range of these clinics can vary widely and for a select few can be seriously lucrative. Some patients without insurance will have trouble affording the Suboxone prescription which can run $500 per month.

Why would a doctor prescribe Suboxone?

Suboxone is used to mitigate opioid withdrawal symptoms. A lot of people use it illegally before finally getting a prescription. For some patients looking to break their addiction to heroin or prescription painkillers, there’s a drug out there that works.

Is there a difference between regular and generic Suboxone?

Like name-brand Suboxone products, the generic version of Suboxone contains the same two active ingredients: buprenorphine and naloxone. According to the generic version’s manufacturer, the dosing for generic Suboxone is equivalent to the brand name version—i.e. 8 mg of buprenorphine, 2 mg of naloxone.

How do you open a Suboxone?

Preparing to take SUBOXONE sublingual film: • To open your SUBOXONE sublingual film foil pouch, fold along the dotted line (see Figure 1). Figure 1 • Tear down at slit or cut with scissors along the arrow (see Figure 2). Figure 2 • Before taking SUBOXONE sublingual film, drink water to moisten your mouth.

Why should you not cut Suboxone film?

There is a concern that cutting or tearing the film may affect how much buprenorphine or naloxone (the active ingredients of Bunavail) is absorbed. It could also mean that more buprenorphine and naloxone is swallowed, rather than absorbed into the bloodstream through the inner cheek.