Forms of buprenorphine

Buprenorphine is available in both generic and commercial forms. Commonly prescribed forms combine buprenorphine with naloxone. Naloxone, which blocks the effects of opioids, was added to prevent misuse of buprenorphine. In addition to the table below, see buprenorphine formulations described in this presentation.

Product Name/Active Ingredient (s)

Route of Administration/Form

Bunavil®

  • Buprenorphine
  • Naloxone

Buccal film (dissolves between gums and cheek)

Generic combination product

  • Buprenorphine
  • Naloxone

Sublingual tablet

Generic mono-product

  • Buprenorphine

Sublingual tablet

Probuphine

  • Buprenorphine

Implant

Suboxone®

  • Buprenorphine
  • Naloxone

Sublingual film

Zubsolv®

  • Buprenorphine
  • Naloxone

Sublingual tablet