Does the bump from Sublocade go away?
After the injection, the medication forms a small bump under the skin. The bump can last from four weeks up to a few months, but it will gradually go away. After the injection, some people feel a little bit sleepy. Most people feel completely normal.
How long does Sublocade stay in your system after stopping?
The terminal half-life of Sublocade injection is 43 to 60 days. Generally, it takes four to five half lives for a drug to be totally eliminated from the body. In most people, no trace of Sublocade would be found after 172 to 300 days.
What is the success rate of Sublocade?
In a clinical study, people treated with SUBLOCADE were 14x * more likely to achieve treatment success. 28% of people with SUBLOCADE plus counseling compared to 2% of people with placebo plus counseling. In a 24-week study, treatment success was defined as opioid-free at least 80% of the weeks in treatment.
How do I get on Sublocade?
SUBLOCADE is not available in retail pharmacies.Your SUBLOCADE injection will only be given to you by a certified healthcare provider.
What to do if you run out of Suboxone?
Go To An Emergency Room If you run out of Suboxone and begin to experience withdrawal symptoms, an emergency department may be able to help. Even if physicians on staff do not have a DEA waiver to prescribe Suboxone, they may be able to administer it to treat withdrawal side effects.
Does Sublocade make you gain weight?
Weight gain wasn't reported as a side effect in people taking Sublocade in clinical trials. If you're concerned about your weight while taking Sublocade, talk with your doctor.
Can you take Suboxone while you are on Sublocade?
Sublocade and Suboxone both contain the active drug buprenorphine. So treatment with both medications at once could increase the risk of side effects. And it would likely cause overdose. It's possible that you'll switch from Suboxone to Sublocade during your treatment course.
Is Sublocade a narcotic?
Sublocade is an opioid medication, sometimes called a narcotic. Sublocade injection is used to treat opioid addiction. It is not for use as a pain medication.
Is Sublocade used for pain?
Sublocade is used to treat opioid addiction. Sublocade is not for use as a pain medication. Sublocade is given to people who have started addiction treatment with an oral form of buprenorphine placed under the tongue or inside the cheek (such as Suboxone or Subutex).
Can a nurse practitioner prescribe Sublocade?
Make an appointment Waivered SUBLOCADE treatment providers can be doctors, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners. Your treatment plan should also include counseling.
Can nurses give Sublocade?
Sublocade must be administered by a health care professional. Nurses and NPs who administer the drug must confirm they are injecting it into the subcutaneous tissue, as injection into a vessel could lead to serious harm or death.
Is Sublocade the same as Suboxone?
But there are differences between them, such as: Sublocade contains only buprenorphine. Suboxone contains both buprenorphine and naloxone (naloxone helps protect people from an inadvertent opioid overdose) Sublocade is an injection and Suboxone is a film that you put under your tongue.
Can you switch from Sublocade to Suboxone?
So, you may switch from Suboxone to Sublocade after 7 days of treatment with Suboxone. You can also switch from Sublocade to Suboxone. But you'll likely have to wait until it's time for your next Sublocade injection before you make the switch. This is because Sublocade can take a while to clear from your body.
Is Sublocade the same as Suboxone?
But there are differences between them, such as: Sublocade contains only buprenorphine. Suboxone contains both buprenorphine and naloxone (naloxone helps protect people from an inadvertent opioid overdose) Sublocade is an injection and Suboxone is a film that you put under your tongue.
Is Sublocade a narcotic?
Sublocade is an opioid medication, sometimes called a narcotic. Sublocade injection is used to treat opioid addiction. It is not for use as a pain medication.
Does Sublocade have naloxone in it?
Sublocade has no naloxone since self-administered misuse usually cannot occur.
Does buprenorphine cause jaundice?
Risk of Hepatitis, Hepatic Events: Because cases of cytolytic hepatitis and hepatitis with jaundice have been observed in individuals receiving buprenorphine, monitor liver function tests prior to treatment and monthly during treatment .
Can sublacade cause death?
SUBLOCADE forms a solid mass upon contact with body fluids and may cause occlusion, local tissue damage, and thrombo-embolic events, including life threatening pulmonary emboli, if administered intravenously.
Can you get copay assistance with Medicare?
Patients with government insurance are not eligible for the Copay Assistance Program, including, but not limited to, Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, VA, DoD, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, or any other federally or state-funded government-assisted program. Other restrictions apply. Subject to change.
Can sublacade cause pulmonary emboli?
Serious harm or death could result if administered intravenously. SUBLOCADE forms a solid mass upon contact with body fluids and may cause occlusion, local tissue damage, and thrombo-embolic events, including life threatening pulmonary emboli, if administered intravenously. Because of the risk of serious harm or death that could result ...
How much does Sublocade cost?
The cost for Sublocade subcutaneous solution, extended release (100 mg/0.5 mL) is around $1,828 for a supply of 0.5 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
How much does a free drug card save?
The free Drugs.com Discount Card works like a coupon and can save you up to 80% or more off the cost of prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs and pet prescriptions.
Is Sublocade a generic?
Sublocade is available as a brand name drug only, a generic version is not yet available. For more information, read about generic Sublocade availability . This Sublocade price guide is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies.
Who will ensure that each dispensing location meets the REMS requirements?
Designate an authorized representative. The authorized representative will ensure that each dispensing location that meets the REMS requirements will be permitted to purchase, receive, and dispense SUBLOCADE. The certification will be confirmed prior to shipping SUBLOCADE.
How many forms are needed for a pharmacy?
Only one (1) form is needed per healthcare setting. A pharmacy is covered under their healthcare setting's enrollment in the SUBLOCADE REMS Program.
Can you dispense sulcoda directly to a patient?
SUBLOCADE should never be dispensed directly to a patient.
Can a prescriber obtain a sulcocade?
Prescribers who are DATA 2000-waivered can obtain SUBLOCADE for their patients in two ways.
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How much is a sublacade injection?
as little as $5 per injection of SUBLOCADE.
When do you have to reenroll in the Insupport Copay Assistance Program?
If your initial enrollment into the INSUPPORT Copay Assistance Program is between October 1st and December 31st, you will not have to re-enroll in the program at the beginning of the subsequent calendar year. As a result, your first enrollment period may be up to 15 months, and any subsequent enrollment periods will be one calendar year.
What happens if your financial responsibility for the medication is greater than the maximum benefit per injection?
If your financial responsibility for the medication is greater than the maximum benefit per injection, you will be responsible for any remaining costs not covered by the copay assistance benefit dollars.
Is the Copay Assistance Program valid for out of pocket costs?
The benefit available under the Copay Assistance Program is valid for your out-of-pocket cost for SUBLOCADE only. It is not valid for any other out-of-pocket costs (for example, office visit charges or medication administration charges) even if such costs are associated with the administration of the SUBLOCADE. Claims for SUBLOCADE must be submitted by the provider to your private health insurance separately from other services and products.
Is Medicare eligible for copay assistance?
Individuals with government insurance are not eligible for the Copay Assistance Program, including, but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, VA, DOD, TriCare, CHAMPVA or any other federally or state-funded government-assisted program.
Is Copay Assistance Program on label?
The Copay Assistance Program is available to individuals only for "on-label" use.
Can you combine Copay Assistance Program with any other program?
The Copay Assistance Program benefit is non-transferable, limited to one person, and cannot be combined with any other Copay Assistance Program, free trial, discount, prescription savings card, or other offer. Offer has no cash value.
