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Sublocade FAQ

Commonly asked questions about Sublocade, answered by Drugs.com's team of healthcare professionals.

Popular questions

What are the different brands of buprenorphine?

Medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm. Last updated on March 3, 2025.

What are the different brands of buprenorphine? What are the different dosage forms? What are they used for?

Sublocade vs Suboxone - What's the difference between them?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on March 5, 2025.

Is buprenorphine an opiate / narcotic?

Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on March 17, 2025.

What is the difference between Sublocade and Brixadi?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on March 10, 2025.

How long does Sublocade last?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on March 5, 2025.

How and where is the Sublocade injection given?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on March 5, 2025.

Is Sublocade covered by Medicaid?

Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on March 3, 2025.

How long does Sublocade take to work?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on March 20, 2025.

Does Sublocade have naloxone in it?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on March 4, 2025.

Is Probuphine better than Sublocade?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on March 10, 2025.

Does Sublocade need to be refrigerated?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on March 5, 2025.

How does Sublocade work?

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on March 31, 2025.

Who makes Sublocade in the U.S?

Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on March 3, 2025.

Is Sublocade an addictive drug?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on March 5, 2025.

Is Sublocade a controlled substance?

Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on March 10, 2025.

How is Sublocade administered?

Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on March 8, 2025.