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

The fire department spent a little over $400 on the three boxes of buprenorphine needed for the trial period, spokesperson Kristin Hanson wrote in an email.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2024

Ten states have their own regulations for prescribing MAT, including urine screening for providers that prescribe buprenorphine, or counseling to be used with treatment.

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

Many of the public comments focus on the importance of telehealth-based buprenorphine treatment in rural areas, including in jails and prisons.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 29, 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