buprenorphine

American  

[byoo-pruh-nawr-feen] / ˌbju prəˈnɔr fin /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a narcotic analgesic, C 29 H 41 NO 4 , sometimes administered in the form of its hydrochloride and used for pain relief and as a treatment for opioid addiction.

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buprenorphine British  

/ bjuːˈprɛnɔːfiːn /

noun

1. an opiate used medicinally as a powerful analgesic

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Etymology

Origin of buprenorphine

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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buprenorphine

Efforts are being made to reduce barriers that remain in prescribing MAT, with some medical schools embedding buprenorphine training into their curriculum.

From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2023

Physicians and people using this drug must be made aware that the evidence heavily favors methadone and buprenorphine above and beyond any other treatment approach.

From Scientific American ● Sep. 13, 2023

A local organization runs another mobile treatment program that parks outside the city’s jail and offers buprenorphine prescriptions to people getting released.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 11, 2023

A looming rollback of broader access to buprenorphine, an important medication for people in recovery from opioid addiction, is alarming patients and doctors.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 26, 2023

During the public health emergency for the pandemic, the federal government has allowed buprenorphine to be prescribed initially in video or phone appointments.

From New York Times ● Mar. 3, 2023