What temperature should Suboxone be stored?

Store SUBOXONE sublingual film at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Keep SUBOXONE sublingual film in a safe place, out of the sight and reach of children.

What is the highest mg of Suboxone?

The recommended target dosage of SUBOXONE sublingual film during maintenance is 16 mg/4 mg buprenorphine/naloxone/day as a single daily dose. Dosages higher than 24 mg/6 mg daily have not been demonstrated to provide a clinical advantage.

Do they make 4mg Suboxone?

The availability of the sublingual film in doses of 2 mg/0.5 mg, 4 mg/1 mg and 8 mg/2 mg allows for a downward titration of dose. For patients who may require a lower buprenorphine dose, buprenorphine 0.4 mg sublingual tablets may be used.

Does Suboxone come in different strengths?

Buprenorphine/naloxone products include: Suboxone SL film in strengths of buprenorphine 2 mg/naloxone 0.5 mg, buprenorphine 4 mg/naloxone 1 mg, buprenorphine 8 mg/naloxone 2 mg, and buprenorphine 12 mg/naloxone 3 mg.

What happens if you store medicine above 25 degrees?

If the main storage area is found to be consistently above 25°C measures such as the introduction of an air conditioner should be implemented by the service in an attempt to control the problem. While some medicines will be unaffected at temperatures consistently above 25°C, others, however, will not.

Does Suboxone have a shelf life?

The FDA drug approval of buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) is for 12 months. While the FDA stated policy is to avoid using expired medications, talk to your pharmacist about whether you might still be able to use Suboxone after its expiration date has passed.

Will the emergency room give me Suboxone?

ER doctors can also provide the first dose of a medicine called buprenorphine. (Buprenorphine is commonly known by the brand name Suboxone when it’s mixed with naloxone to prevent overdose deaths.) Because addiction is a chronic (long-term) disease, like diabetes or asthma, it requires treatment over a period of time.

Is generic Suboxone as effective?

As long as the active ingredients are the same medication as name brand the FDA allows a generic to be 40% weaker or up to 20% stronger than name brand, this applies to all the generic medications, not just Suboxone.

What happens when you cut Suboxone film?

The medication is probably not completely evenly distributed throughout the film or tablet, so it is okay if you are not super-precise when you cut it. And if you end up taking a little bit “more” on one day and a little “less” on another, that’s okay as the levels in the blood will average out over a few days.

What is controlled room temperature as per USP?

Controlled room temperature: The temperature maintained thermostatically that encompasses the usual and customary working environment of 20°–25° (68°–77° F).

What should you do if the drug fridge temperature is outside the acceptable limits?

Where the temperature is out with recommended limits measures should be introduced by the service to rectify this situation e.g. defrosting the fridge. Any action taken should be recorded. There should be a procedure in place to ensure regular cleaning and defrosting of the fridge.

Is there a generic version of the drug Suboxone?

Suboxone Tablet. Buprenorphine / Naloxone. Buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone Film) is an expensive drug used to treat certain types of drug dependence. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in both brand and generic versions.

What’s the cheapest price for a Suboxone tablet?

Generic buprenorphine/naloxone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of generic Suboxone Tablet is around $29.53, 77% off the average retail price of $132.29.

What do you need to know about Suboxone sublingual film?

SUBOXONE® (buprenorphine and naloxone) Sublingual Film (CIII) is a prescription medicine indicated for treatment of opioid dependence and should be used as part of a complete treatment plan to include counseling and psychosocial support.

Is there a generic version of buprenorphine?

Generic Suboxone Availability Last updated on June 8, 2021. Suboxone is a brand name of buprenorphine/naloxone, approved by the FDA in the following formulation (s): SUBOXONE (buprenorphine hydrochloride; naloxone hydrochloride – film;buccal, sublingual)