buprenorphine

American

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

noun

Pharmacology.

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.

buprenorphine British

/ bjuːˈprɛnɔːfiːn /

noun

an opiate used medicinally as a powerful analgesic

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Etymology

Origin of buprenorphine

First recorded in 1970–75

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Researchers analyzed prescriptions filled by U.S. pharmacies for the treatment drug buprenorphine.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2024

However, just because providers have a waiver and the nation has a greater supply doesn't mean clinicians are actually prescribing more buprenorphine.

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

In December 2022, federal lawmakers passed legislation making it easier for doctors to prescribe buprenorphine, recognizing its life-saving potential.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 11, 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

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