buprenorphine

American  

[byoo-pruh-nawr-feen] / ˌbyu 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

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

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

From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 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