Methadone, Buprenorphine May Lower Opioid Overdose Risk Medication use for opioid use disorder has increased but remains low, and methadone and buprenorphine are linked to reduced risk for opioid overdose, a new study shows
FDA Pushes for New Buprenorphine Labeling - Medscape The FDA urges manufacturers to revise labeling of transmucosal buprenorphine products to ease access to higher doses because of the rise of high-potency opioids like fentanyl
Treating Opioid Use During Pregnancy Helps Mom and Baby Pregnant women treated with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD) experienced significantly better outcomes for themselves and their infants than women not treated with buprenorphine during
Higher Buprenorphine Doses Safe and Effective in Pregnancy Among pregnant women with opioid use disorder, higher doses and longer use of buprenorphine improved postpartum treatment retention and reduced the risk for overdose, without adverse neonatal
Consistent Buprenorphine Use May Cut Overdose Risk in Youth Medication adherence patterns for opioid use disorder can affect youth health outcomes, with low adherence tied to risk for opioid overdose and hospitalization, while high adherence may be protective