- BUPRENORPHINE (SUBOXONE→, ZUBSOLV→, etc.) is a prescription medication used to treat patients who are dependent upon or abuse opioid drugs. It is part of a complete treatment program which also includes counseling and behavioral therapy.
- Buprenorphine has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat opioid dependence.
- Treatment with this medication has gained acceptance as an evidence-based medicine approach.
