How are you deciding between injectable and oral formulations of buprenorphine, given new studies suggesting injectable performs similarly in regards to safety and efficacy when compared to oral buprenorphine?
D’Onofrio et al., PMID 41670966
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Primary Care · Boston University School of Medicine
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The study referenced here was a randomized trial evaluation of the initiation of buprenorphine in an emergency room setting, comparing long-acting injectable formulations with transmucosal formulations. It showed that both formulations are safe and effective even for patients with active/recent fent...
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