Better Prescribing, Better Treatment Podcast
Episode 26 – Injectable Buprenorphine Prescribing
Dr. Schlicher sits down with Dr. Caleb Holtzer, MD, MPH, a family medicine doctor in Chewelah, WA and Dr. Mark Duncan, a board-certified psychiatrist at UW Medicine. They discuss the role of injectable buprenorphine in treating opioid use disorder (OUD), focusing on improved adherence, reduced misuse, and better outcomes. Participants will compare Sublocade® and Brixadi®, review safe prescribing practices, and learn to apply patient-centered strategies to determine appropriate use in clinical care.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the role of injectable buprenorphine in improving adherence and retention for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD)
- Differentiate between Sublocade and Brixadi in terms of dosing, administration, pharmacology, and patient experience.
- Evaluate patient-specific factors to determine when injectable buprenorphine may be a more effective option than oral formulations.
Release date: June 24, 2025
Expiration date: June 23, 2028
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Resources
https://www.brixadihcp.com/dosing-and-administration/
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