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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?
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Primary Care · Boston University School of Medicine
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...